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Metabolic Disease Prevention

Meaning

Metabolic Disease Prevention encompasses the comprehensive clinical and public health strategies aimed at mitigating the risk factors and underlying pathophysiological processes that lead to conditions like type 2 diabetes, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, and cardiovascular disease. This proactive domain focuses on maintaining optimal glucose homeostasis, lipid profiles, and body composition. Effective prevention relies on early identification of metabolic dysfunction and targeted lifestyle and pharmaceutical interventions.