The Behavioral and Clinical Effects of Therapeutic Lifestyle Change on Middle-aged Adults

• Main Authors: Steven G. Aldana, PhD (Author), Roger L. Greenlaw, MD (Author), Hans A. Diehl, DrHSc, MPH (Author), Audrey Salberg, RN (Author), Ray M. Merrill, PhD, MPH (Author), Seiga Ohmine (Author), Camille Thomas, MS (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2005-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Introduction Chronic diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, stroke, and diabetes are responsible for most deaths in the United States. Lifestyle factors - poor nutrition, sedentary living, and tobacco use - appear to play a prominent role in the development of many chronic diseases. This s...