Mediterranean Lifestyle to Promote Physical, Mental, and Environmental Health: The Case of Chile.

ABSTRACT: Chile is currently experiencing a progressive epidemiological transition towards chronic diseases. In this country, >50% of annual deaths are attributed to cardiovascular disease and cancer. Moreover, health surveys have shown high prevalence of obesity, diabetes, hypertension, and elevated cardiovascular disease risk. In addition, mental health issues are also frequent among Chilean adults. On the other hand, the agri-food system contributes to 21-37% of greenhouse gases emissions worldwide. Overall, current health and food chain situation calls out for design and implementation of evidence-based feasible and effective nutritional interventions needed to promote physical and mental health along with addressing food sustainability in Chile. Nowadays, the Mediterranean diet is recognized as

SUBMITTER: Echeverria G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7696560 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature