PREVENTIVE STRATEGIES FOR NON-COMMUNICABLE DISEASESIN UNANI MEDICINE: A REVIEW

Non-communicable diseases are medical conditions that are associated with long durations and slow progress.Non-communicable diseases encompass a vast group of diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, cancer, diabetes, and chronic respiratory diseases. Non-communicable diseases constitute the leading cause of mortality globally, accounting for 70% of deaths worldwide. Unani System of Medicineprovides a paradigm shift from the curative approach of conventional biomedicine to an approach in which preservation of health and prevention of disease is central.The different levels of prevention incorporated in Unani Medicine noted were, the Ḥifẓ-i-ṢiḥḥatMutlaq (Preservation of Health) that targets a healthy population in the form of proper dietary management, regimens, and lifestyle modification through moderation and modification.Hifz‑ma‑Taqaddam (Measures for disease prevention) targets susceptible populations or apparently healthy individuals by identifying the early stage of disease through its precursors and starting preventive care at this stage of the disease that would halt its further progression.The present study is to review the effectiveness of strategies mentioned in Unani medicine in the management of non-communicablediseases and the impact of Asbāb Sitta Ḍarūriyya on individuals health so that we can make lifestyle decisions for an individual.There is a global authoritative to create and implement effective prevention strategies because the future costs of diagnosis and treatment are likely to be exorbitant. Unani medicine has got a comprehensive plan to prevent chronic diseases.