What Are Western Diseases

Breast cancer, prostate cancer, coronary heart disease and colon cancer belong to the so-called Western diseases and a general opinion is that diet is a significant or even the main factor increasing incidence and mortality of these diseases in the Western world.

What are the diseases of the Western world?

Breast cancer, prostate cancer, coronary heart disease and colon cancer belong to the so-called Western diseases and a general opinion is that diet is a significant or even the main factor increasing incidence and mortality of these diseases in the Western world.

What are common diseases in the US?

  • Heart disease. Number of deaths per year: 635,260. …
  • Cancer. Number of deaths per year: 598,038. …
  • Accidents (unintentional injuries) Number of deaths per year: 161,374. …
  • Chronic lower respiratory diseases. …
  • Stroke. …
  • Alzheimer’s disease. …
  • Diabetes. …
  • Influenza and pneumonia.
Elena Rostova

Elena Rostova

Lead Health, Wellness & Medical Journalist

Elena Rostova holds a Master's degree in Public Health Journalism. She covers groundbreaking medical research, holistic wellness trends, mental health awareness, and nutritional science.

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