Toward a roadmap for addressing today's health dilemma-The 101-statement consensus report

Area of Science:

• Global Health
• Preventive Medicine
• Public Health Policy

Background:

• Scientific findings and health guidelines have expanded, yet disease financial burdens and unhealthy lifestyles persist globally.
• Personal health behaviors are cost-effective for preventing early death, but chronic diseases remain a significant challenge.
• Current global health efforts are insufficient to address worldwide health concerns effectively.

Purpose of the Study:

• To discuss and debate global health challenges and develop practical strategies for improving lifestyle behaviors.
• To focus on the "Healthy Eating & Active Living" approach as a core recommendation for sustainable health.
• To identify research priorities and policy gaps in basic health approaches.

Main Methods:

• Convened three international, multidisciplinary events (conferences and symposium) in Austria (2020-2022).
• Engaged 284 experts from 76 institutions across 31 nations and five continents.
• Discussed latest scientific findings and debated crucial research priorities and future policies.

Main Results:

• Developed practical strategies emphasizing "Healthy Eating & Active Living" for lifelong health.
• Identified neglected areas and untapped potential in fundamental health strategies.
• Approved 101 evidence-based consensus statements for global health improvement.

Conclusions:

• Novel interventions are needed to address individual and community health needs.
• Promoting healthy lifestyles is essential for optimal public and individual health status.
• The "Healthy Eating & Active Living" approach is a key strategy for sustainable health and care.