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Lifestyle Medicine is gaining definition through the American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM). Establishing clear clinical parameters and an academic foundation is crucial for its global dissemination and improved public health outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Integrative Medicine
  • Preventive Healthcare

Background:

  • Lifestyle Medicine (LM) is an emerging medical field undergoing definition.
  • The American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) is actively shaping its identity within the medical community.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the progress in defining Lifestyle Medicine as a distinct medical specialty.
  • To highlight the importance of establishing clear clinical parameters and an academic corpus for LM.
  • To advocate for the global dissemination of LM principles.

Main Methods:

  • Review of progress by the ACLM in defining LM.
  • Analysis of the role of new American and International Boards of Lifestyle Medicine.
  • Examination of the content of LM board review courses.
Keywords:
ABLMACLMlifestyle medicine, definition, lifestyle medicine global alliance

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