Chapter 30 – The Next Chapter: The Future of Health Care and Lifestyle Interventions

Driven by the increasing burden of chronic diseases and the power of emerging science and technology, medicine is in a phase of transition where monitoring and modifying health status and lifestyle to achieve a high quality of life and prevent chronic diseases will become a centerpiece of health care and society. Medicine will evolve to become more predictive, preventive, personalized, and participatory with proactive interventions emulating these characteristics.