Lifestyle Diseases Pronunciation: /ˈlaɪf.staɪl dɪˈziː.zɪz/ (LYFE-stile dih-ZEEZ-iz) Part of Speech: Noun (plural)
Definition: Diseases or health conditions primarily caused by daily habits and behaviors, such as poor diet, physical inactivity, smoking, and excessive alcohol use—rather than by infectious agents. Common lifestyle diseases include but are not limited to heart disease, type 2 diabetes, obesity, stroke, depression, and certain cancers.
Example: Obesity and type 2 diabetes are lifestyle diseases often linked to lack of exercise and unhealthy eating habits.