Lifestyle Diseases

Associated Risk Factors

Obesity/Overweight

Poor diet (high in fat and protein but low in dietary fiber and carbohydrate), little or no exercise, smoking & family history of the disease [8] [9] [10] .

Hypertension/Cardiovascular Disease

Smoking, Lack of exercise, family history of the disease and diet high in fat [8] [9] [19] .

Diabetes

Diet high in sugar and fat, lack of exercise, family history of the disease [18] [20] .

Cancer

Diet lacking fruits and vegetables, obesity, family history of the disease lack of physical activities [21] .