What Are the Common Risk Factors for Chronic Diseases?
Risk factors for chronic diseases can be categorized into modifiable and non-modifiable factors. Modifiable risk factors include behaviors such as tobacco use, physical inactivity, unhealthy diet, and excessive alcohol consumption. Non-modifiable risk factors include age, gender, and genetic predisposition. Epidemiologists aim to reduce the prevalence of modifiable risk factors through public health interventions and policies.
