Non-communicable diseases are a major source of illness and death across Southeast Asia, with India facing a particularly significant burden. The issue has increased attention on prevention alongside clinical treatment.
In their contribution, Dr. Rabbanie Tariq and Dr. Amar Saeed examine how lifestyle medicine can help address NCDs. The approach centres on the role of everyday health behaviours in reducing risks linked to chronic disease.
The discussion places lifestyle-focused care within the wider public health response needed across the region. It highlights the importance of addressing NCDs through prevention strategies that complement existing healthcare services.
For Southeast Asian countries, including India, lifestyle medicine offers a framework for responding to the continuing impact of non-communicable diseases and supporting longer-term improvements in population health.
