Lifestyle Changes for Disease Prevention

Joanna Petrides; Philip Collins; Alexander Kowalski; Jennifer Sepede; Meagan Vermeulen

doi:10.1016/j.pop.2018.10.003

Lifestyle Changes for Disease Prevention

Prim Care. 2019 Mar;46(1):1-12. doi: 10.1016/j.pop.2018.10.003. Epub 2018 Dec 22.

Authors

Joanna Petrides¹, Philip Collins², Alexander Kowalski², Jennifer Sepede², Meagan Vermeulen²

Affiliations

¹ Department of Family Medicine, Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine, 42 East Laurel Road, Suite 2100A, Stratford, NJ 08084, USA. Electronic address: petrides@rowan.edu.
² Department of Family Medicine, Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine, 42 East Laurel Road, Suite 2100A, Stratford, NJ 08084, USA.

PMID: 30704651
DOI: 10.1016/j.pop.2018.10.003

Abstract

In primary care, physicians have the opportunity to address preventative causes of morbidity and mortality. Primary care physicians have a distinct opportunity to provide counseling regarding lifestyle changes and disease prevention in a variety of settings, both during the treatment of acute illnesses and with wellness examinations. Questions from patients regarding specific recommendations and interventions are common. In this article, we address barriers to and tools to encourage lifestyle changes in the areas of smoking cessation, weight loss, physical activity, mental health, and substance abuse/misuse.

Keywords: Diet; Lifestyle modifications; Mental health; Physical activity; Smoking cessation; Substance abuse.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Counseling
Diet, Healthy
Exercise*
Healthy Lifestyle*
Humans
Mental Disorders / diagnosis
Mental Disorders / therapy
Mental Health
Primary Prevention*
Smoking Cessation*
Substance-Related Disorders / therapy*