Nutrition Related Chronic Disease The interconnection between nutrition and chronic disease has been vastly researched and validated. This issue targets millions of individuals across the globe.
Figure 5: Afshin A, Sur PJ, Fay KA, et al. Health effects of dietary risks in 195 countries, 1990–2017: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2017. The Lancet. 2019;393(10184):1958-1972. doi:10.1016/S0140-6736(19)30041-8
Who is Affected? All regions of the globe are affected by Disease related to nutrition, but areas
Main Causes
differ by the type of disease.
Efforts to Combat Nutrition Related Chronic Disease:
Central Asia reported to have the
While most countries have local efforts to
most deaths due to diet-related
promote proper nutrition, global efforts
cardiovascular disease
revolve around the WHO's Global Strategy
Eastern Asia reported to have the
on Diet, Physical Activity, and Health.
most deaths due to diet-related cancer cases
Main Objectives:
Mexico reported to have the most
Reduce risk for non-communicable
deaths due to diet-related type 2
diseases that stem from diet
diabetes
Increase awareness and understanding of the influences of diet and physical
*Although most metrics were reported in
activity on health
terms of deaths, the countries above had
Encourage development of action plans
many more instances of DALYs (Disability
to improve diets and activity at all levels
Primary culprits of nutrition related chronic
Adjusted Life Years, which measures
Monitor scientific data and influences
disease are diets high in sodium and/or low
years of life lost due to disease.
on diet and activity
Figure 4: Afshin A, Sur PJ, Fay KA, et al. Health effects of dietary risks in 195 countries, 1990–2017: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2017. The Lancet. 2019;393(10184):19581972. doi:10.1016/S0140-6736(19)30041-8
in whole grains Cardiovascular disease (10 million), Cancer (900K), and Type 2 Diabetes (300K) were main causes of death
Personally, the key to combating nutrition related chronic disease stems from the promotion of education. Furthering education on diet and physical activity can explain why certain foods should be avoided in excess, what issues they cause, and the impact those issues have on an individual. - Brice Wuthrich