[Chinese guideline on healthy lifestyle to prevent cardiometabolic diseases]

Area of Science:

• Public Health
• Preventive Medicine
• Cardiology

Background:

• Cardiometabolic diseases (hypertension, diabetes, dyslipidemia, coronary heart disease, stroke) pose significant public health threats in China.
• These interrelated conditions represent a growing disease burden, necessitating effective prevention strategies.

Framework:

• This guideline focuses on primary prevention of cardiometabolic diseases through lifestyle modification.
• Recommendations encompass diet and beverage intake, physical activity, smoking cessation, and alcohol consumption.
• Evidence is primarily derived from Chinese studies to ensure cultural and demographic relevance.

Implementation:

• Aims to guide Chinese adults in adopting healthy lifestyle habits.
• Supports the national Healthy China initiative by promoting disease prevention.

Implications:

• Provides actionable strategies for individuals to reduce cardiometabolic disease risk.
• Contributes to lowering the overall burden of non-communicable diseases in China.
• Enhances public health by advocating for lifelong healthy living.