Regardless of the place of residence, every person is exposed to various illnesses. Stern et al. (2019) suggest that due to globalization, people now more easily exchange lifestyle and dietary practices and, therefore, numerous health conditions. For example, obesity has spread and become more common in the Americas (Stern et al., 2019). People’s well-being depends on multiple factors, such as body fat, diets, and physical activity.
A correlation between one’s lifestyle and health needs to be analyzed for the benefit of future generations. For example, such a severe disease as cancer is affected by diet with a “protective role” for dietary fiber and the “cancerogenic role” of red meats (Stern et al., 2019, p. 450). Moreover, conditions such as obesity are risk factors, as body fatness is associated with 11 cancers (Stern et al., 2019). However, there is evidence that physical activity can reduce the risk of some types of cancer (Stern et al., 2019). Stern et al. (2019) propose that strategies for improving lifestyle and health have to be oriented on children to prevent illnesses in adulthood. In their article, Stern et al. (2019) mention other studies that suggest encouraging children to drink more water rather than sugar beverages along with going on walks or jogging. Such simple but regular practices have long-term effects and are perceived better by children than, for example, obesity interventions (Stern et al., 2019). Society has to focus on children’s well-being to prevent diseases such as cancer in the future.
To conclude, one’s health is affected by their lifestyle, which should be well managed since childhood to set a basis for a healthier adulthood. A proper diet, in combination with enough physical activity, can decrease the risk of diseases such as cancer. To promote a healthful lifestyle and prevent diseases, people have to develop small habits in children, like drinking fresh water and being more active.
References
Stern, M. C., Barnoya, J., Elder, J. P., & Gallegos-Carrillo, K. (2019). Diet, physical activity, obesity, and related cancer risk: Strategies to reduce the cancer burden in the Americas. Salud Publica de Mexico, 61(4), 448–455. Web.