The Pathological Overview of Derangements in Asbāb Sitta Ḍarūriyya in Lifestyle Disorders
Keywords:
Life Style Disorder, Asbāb Sitta Ḍarūriyya, Non-Communicable Diseases, Unani MedicineAbstract
Lifestyle disorders (LSDs) represent a significant challenge worldwide, often arising from unhealthy dietary habits, lack of exercise, alcohol use, and smoking. These behaviours are major contributors to serious health conditions, including cardiovascular diseases, chronic respiratory diseases, metabolic disorders, and cancer, which are collectively classified as non- communicable diseases (NCDs). According to the World Health Organization (WHO), non- communicable diseases accounted for 66% of total deaths in India in 2019 and approximately 74% of all deaths globally. These diseases cause nearly 41 million deaths each year worldwide, and more than 15 million people die from NCDs between the ages of 30 and 69 years. In Unani medicine, lifestyle disorders are believed to arise from a prolonged imbalance in Asbāb Sitta Ḍarūriyya (six essential factors). This framework emphasizes the integrated role of Asbāb Sitta Ḍarūriyya as fundamental determinants in the prevention and pathogenesis of lifestyle disorders. This study aims to examine the pathogenesis of lifestyle disorders arising from imbalances in the Asbāb Sitta Ḍarūriyya (six essential factors).
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