Western Diseases, Their Emergence And Prevention

This insightful book delves into the emergence and prevention of 25 common metabolic and degenerative diseases prevalent in advanced Western nations. An interdisciplinary team of 34 experts examine the incidence of these diseases in developing countries and among hunter-gatherers and peasant agriculturalists. Findings suggest that diseases like hypertension, lung cancer, and appendicitis are maladaptations to environmental factors introduced since the Industrial Revolution. The book also highlights the importance of exercise and a simpler, healthier way of life in preventing these diseases. Essential reading for epidemiologists, nutritionists, and gastroenterologists.