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Heart disease and cancers are both categorized as chronic 'diseases of civilization' that emerge from Western dietary patterns {fact:1, fact:2} and are both driven by the underlying mechanism of chronic inflammation {fact:3, fact:4}.
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The Western Diet and Its Impact on Modern Health: What Patients ... diagnosticdetectives.com 2 facts
claimChronic conditions often referred to as 'diseases of civilization'—including obesity, diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, and certain cancers—can be reversed within weeks when individuals return to traditional eating patterns.
claimInhabitants of traditional cultures who maintain their ancestral diets tend to be free of chronic diseases like obesity, diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, and certain cancers, only developing them after adopting Western eating patterns.
What Is Inflammation? Types, Causes & Treatment my.clevelandclinic.org 1 fact
claimChronic inflammation is involved in the disease process of autoimmune diseases (lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, ankylosing spondylitis), cardiovascular diseases (heart disease, high blood pressure), certain cancers, gastrointestinal diseases (Crohn’s disease, inflammatory bowel disease), lung diseases (asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), mental health conditions (depression, anxiety), metabolic diseases (Type 2 diabetes), and neurodegenerative diseases (Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease).
How to reduce inflammation in the body - MD Anderson Cancer Center mdanderson.org 1 fact
claimChronic inflammation is linked to heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, obesity-related metabolic dysfunction, some neurodegenerative disorders, autoimmune disorders, and cancers.