Lifestyle is a way of living used by individuals, groups and nations, formed within specific geographical, economic, political, cultural and religious contexts. Lifestyle refers to the characteristics of the residents in a particular region at a specific time and place. It encompasses the daily behaviors and functions of individuals in terms of work, activities, entertainment and diet.
In recent decades, lifestyle has received increasing attention from researchers as an important factor for health. According to the World Health Organization, 60% of the factors related to personal health and quality of life are associated with lifestyle. Millions of people follow unhealthy lifestyles. As a result, they may suffer from diseases, disabilities, and even death. Metabolic diseases, joint and bone problems, cardiovascular diseases, high blood pressure, overweight, violence, and other issues can all be caused by unhealthy lifestyles. The relationship between lifestyle and health should be given high priority.
Today, everyone's life has undergone tremendous changes. Malnutrition, unhealthy diet, smoking, drinking, drug abuse, stress, etc., are all manifestations of unhealthy lifestyles, and they are used as the main forms of lifestyle. Moreover, citizens' lives are facing new challenges. For instance, new technologies in the fields of information technology, such as the Internet and virtual communication networks, pose significant threats to our personal physical and mental health and bring about major challenges to our world. The challenge lies in the excessive and improper use of technology.
Therefore, based on the existing research, it can be said that: Lifestyle has a significant impact on a person's physical and mental health. This impact takes different forms. In certain ethnic groups, kinship is a major lifestyle, which can lead to genetic diseases. Reforming this unhealthy lifestyle is a preventive factor for reducing the incidence of genetic diseases. In some countries, excessive use of drugs is a major unhealthy lifestyle. Iran is one of the 20 countries that use the most drugs. They prefer drug treatment rather than other interventions. Additionally, in 15-40% of cases, they use drugs without a prescription. In Iran, painkillers, eye drops, and antibiotics are the most commonly used. Although self-medication with antibiotics and other drugs has a negative impact on the immune system, if an individual is infected, antibiotics will not be effective in treating the infection. Overall, 10% of patients who self-medicate will experience serious complications, such as drug resistance. Sometimes drug allergies are so severe that they can lead to death.
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