1. World problems
  2. Diseases of metabolism

Diseases of metabolism

  • Metabolism disorders
  • Metabolic disease
  • Impairments of metabolic function
  • Metabolism malfunction

Nature

In the healthy individual the many metabolic activities of the body are maintained in an optimum state by a multitude of regulating mechanisms. A disease is the morbid state resulting from a disturbance of healthy metabolism; in this sense any disease can be regarded as a metabolic disease. However, the term metabolic disease is conventionally restricted to those disorders that are ascribable to primary disturbances in metabolic processes. The number of these is considerable. They can be classified as nutritional deficiency diseases, inborn errors of metabolism, endocrine disturbances, liver and renal disease and miscellaneous metabolic diseases.

Because many metabolic processes are intimately inter-related, ill-health may be expressed as a complex of symptoms. An example is "metabolic syndrome" which is likely to comprise metabolic abnormalities involving triglycerides, high density lipoproteins, insulin resistance (type II diabetes), hypertension and obesity. Mounting evidence shows conditions such as heart disease, Alzheimer’s and cancer are metabolic diseases.

Claim

Diseases of metabolism represent a critical and often overlooked public health crisis. These disorders, including diabetes, obesity, and metabolic syndrome, not only devastate individual lives but also strain healthcare systems worldwide. As lifestyles become increasingly sedentary and diets more processed, the prevalence of metabolic diseases continues to rise alarmingly. Urgent action is needed to raise awareness, promote prevention, and enhance treatment options. Addressing metabolic diseases is essential for fostering healthier communities and ensuring a sustainable future.This information has been generated by artificial intelligence.

Counter-claim

While diseases of metabolism may seem concerning, they are often exaggerated in importance. Many metabolic disorders are rare and manageable with proper lifestyle choices and medical interventions. The focus on these conditions diverts attention from more pressing global health issues, such as infectious diseases and mental health crises. By prioritizing resources and research on widespread health challenges, we can achieve greater overall well-being rather than fixating on niche metabolic disorders.This information has been generated by artificial intelligence.

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Pyroluria
Excellent
Diabetes
Excellent
Sprue
Presentable
Menkes' disease
Presentable
Liver diseases
Presentable
Hyperoxaluria
Presentable
Gout
Presentable
Gland disorders
Presentable
Coeliac disease
Presentable
Cancers
Presentable
Acidosis
Presentable
Hyperlipaemia
Unpresentable
Gargoylism
Unpresentable
Acatalasia
Unpresentable
Kidney disorders
Yet to rate
Amyloidosis
Yet to rate

Aggravates

Obesity
Excellent
Sleep disorders
Presentable
Pellagra
Presentable
Night blindness
Presentable
Hypoglycaemia
Presentable
Headache
Presentable
Cataract
Presentable
Inanition
Unpresentable
Scurvy
Yet to rate
Osteomalacia
Yet to rate

Aggravated by

Trauma
Presentable
Rubella
Unpresentable
Hyperalimentation
Unpresentable
Antimetabolites
Yet to rate

Related

Dementia
Excellent
Hypertension
Presentable
Cystic fibrosis
Presentable
Arthritis
Presentable

Strategy

Value

Error
Yet to rate
Disorder
Yet to rate
Disease
Yet to rate

Reference

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SDG

Sustainable Development Goal #3: Good Health and Well-being

Metadata

Database
World problems
Type
(C) Cross-sectoral problems
Biological classification
N/A
Subject
  • Biosciences » Biochemistry
  • Biosciences » Genetics
  • Health care » Handicapped
  • Medicine » Glandular system » Glandular system
  • Medicine » Pathology
  • Content quality
    Presentable
     Presentable
    Language
    English
    1A4N
    C2270
    DOCID
    11322700
    D7NID
    133025
    Last update
    Mar 7, 2022