Laypeople believe lifestyle changes effectively prevent and treat diseases
the verdict
SUPPORTED
the evidence backs this
confidence 75/100
Multiple population studies and survey-based research confirm that the general public holds beliefs regarding the efficacy and acceptability of lifestyle changes for preventing and treating diseases.
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pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov: Determinants of preferences for lifestyle changes versus medication and beliefs in ability to maintain lifestyle changes. A population-based survey
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Focuses on population-based surveys concerning preferences and beliefs about lifestyle changes.
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link.springer.com: Beliefs about the effects of health behaviors on cancer risk: findings from the 2022 Health Information National Trends Survey | Cancer Causes & Control | Springer Nature Link
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Examines population beliefs regarding health behaviors and cancer prevention.
link.springer.com: The acceptability of lifestyle medicine for the treatment of mental illness: perspectives of people with and without lived experience of mental illness | BMC Public Health | Springer Nature Link
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Evaluates public perspectives and acceptability of lifestyle medicine for treating illness.
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov: Beliefs and attitudes towards lifestyle change and risks in primary care – a community-based study
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Investigates community beliefs and attitudes toward lifestyle change in primary care settings.