Prevention as a social value: an introduction

Abstract

Habits may be the key word in the future of health. In the last years scientist have demonstrated that habits have a great importance on peoples’ future. Factors such as a sedentary lifestyle, abuse of processed food, and deterioration of the social life and the environment are putting a strain on the adaptability of the human body. New chronic diseases are replacing the old ones and imposing very high social and health costs. Awareness of the original habits’ value can allow a sustainable health care. (Healthy_habits)