Investigating The Role Of Social Determinants Of Health In Lifestyle-Related Disorders By Way Of Integrative And Lifestyle Medicine

Abstract

Lifestyle disorders, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and obesity, have emerged as the leading causes of global mortality and morbidity. This study aims to examine the relationship between social determinants of health (SDOH) and lifestyle disorders, evaluate the effectiveness of integrative care approaches, and analyze the economic burden of these conditions. A comprehensive review of current literature, WHO data, and epidemiological studies was conducted to analyze prevalence, costs, and intervention outcomes. Integrative care approaches that address social determinants of health can effectively reduce the prevalence and economic burden of lifestyle disorders. Global analysis reveals that 17.9 million deaths annually are attributed to cardiovascular diseases, with 41.9% of US adults having obesity. Economic burden reaches $1.3 trillion for diabetes alone by 2022. Integrative medicine interventions show 27% achieving >10% weight loss, while addressing SDOH reduces CVD risk by 90%. The evidence demonstrates that lifestyle disorders are primarily driven by social determinants rather than individual choices. Integrative care approaches that combine conventional medicine with lifestyle interventions show superior outcomes compared to traditional single-intervention models. Addressing lifestyle disorders requires a comprehensive approach that integrates social determinants interventions with evidence-based lifestyle medicine, potentially preventing 90% of lifestyle-related diseases while significantly reducing economic burden.