Mahdya Shirzad - General Medicine

  When Bodies Become Battlegrounds:

By: Mahdya Shirzad


Many ponder on how to truly live their limited lives, whether looking through a long bucket list, or daydreaming about what they think is the “perfect life”. However, in the midst of their thoughts, most fail to realize the seriousness of chronic disease that is the very cause of their limited time. 


Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are the epitome of human mortality and morbidity, contributing to 75% of deaths that occur prematurely (before age 70), the majority happening in underdeveloped countries. Chronic illnesses such as cardiovascular disease, cancer, respiratory disease, and diabetes are the most dominant NCDs, making every human being susceptible. Many of these diseases stem from aspects like behavioral, environmental, and metabolic inadequacies. Behavioral issues include a sedentary lifestyle, smoking, unhealthy diet, and excessive consumption of alcohol. Environmental issues involve air pollution, lack of accessible food and safe drinking water, and inadequate waste management. Common metabolic problems include obesity and raised blood pressure.


The true frustration comes from the fact that many of these fatal illnesses are preventable, and improves quality of life for the entire population if handled correctly. Unhealthy lives can easily be adjusted with slow implementation of a healthier routine. Environmentally, governments can issue policies which provide civilians with basic human necessities. 


By implementing a multi-faceted approach and having knowledge on everyday life of someone with a chronic illness, we can move towards a better future for everyone. While far from total prevention, there is still time for change, even if only one life is saved. 

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