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Tag: Socioeconomic determinants

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Understanding What Are the Factors That Contribute to Disease

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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a short list of risk factors—including smoking, poor nutrition, and inactivity—are responsible for most chronic diseases. The question of **what are the factors that contribute to disease** is complex, as health is determined by a wide array of interconnected variables, from our DNA to our daily habits and the world around us.

What is the cause of most health problems?: Unpacking the Complex Factors

4 min read
According to the World Health Organization, noncommunicable diseases account for 75% of global non-pandemic-related deaths, highlighting the complexity behind the question: what is the cause of most health problems? The answer is not a single factor but a combination of interdependent elements, from daily habits to environmental exposures.