WHO WILL GET WHAT DISEASE?

Who gets which diseases depends on a mix of four main factors:

1. Genetics – What you’re born with

• Some people inherit genes that make them more prone to certain conditions.
• Example:
• Family history of diabetes → higher personal risk.
• Certain genetic mutations → higher cancer risk.

2. Lifestyle & Habits – How you live

• Food choices, physical activity, sleep, stress management, and substance use directly influence disease risk.
• Example:
• High-sugar, low-fiber diet → risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes.
• Smoking → risk of lung disease, heart disease.

3. Environment – Where and how you live

• Air quality, water quality, exposure to chemicals, workplace hazards.
• Example:
• Polluted city → higher respiratory disease rates.
• Unsafe water → risk of gastrointestinal infections.

4. Age & Stage of Life – When in life you are

• Some diseases appear more often at certain ages.
• Example:
• Children → higher risk of infectious diseases.
• Adults 40+ → higher risk of chronic diseases like hypertension, arthritis.

If we link this to the Five “Disease” Directions I mentioned earlier:

Disease Direction	Who is More Likely to Get It
Repair Disease	People with nutrient deficiency, chronic injuries, elderly, post-surgery patients
Immune Disease	People under chronic stress, poor diet, sleep-deprived, children & elderly
Detox Disease	People exposed to pollution, alcohol, processed food, medications long-term
Stress Disease	Office workers with long hours, caregivers, people with poor work-life balance
Aging Disease	Everyone with age, but faster in those with high oxidative stress (smokers, poor diet, chronic illness)

 

Who Gets What – Disease Risk by Age & Lifestyle

Here’s a “Who Gets What” Disease Risk Chart that links age group, lifestyle, and the Five Disease Directions to common real-world health issues:

 

Group	Higher Risk Five-Disease Direction	Likely Health Problems	Main Risk Triggers
Children (0–12)	Immune Disease, Detox Disease	Frequent colds/flu, ear infections, asthma, skin allergies	Developing immune system, nutrient gaps, processed snacks, environmental allergens
Teenagers (13–19)	Stress Disease, Immune Disease	Acne, hormonal imbalance, digestive issues, low immunity	Exam stress, irregular sleep, junk food, screen time
Young Adults (20–35)	Stress Disease, Detox Disease	Gastritis, headaches, fatigue, anxiety, fatty liver	Work/study stress, alcohol, poor diet, late nights
Middle Age (36–55)	Repair Disease, Stress Disease, Aging Disease	Hypertension, high cholesterol, joint pain, weight gain	Sedentary work, family/financial stress, poor exercise habits
Older Adults (56+)	Aging Disease, Repair Disease, Immune Disease	Heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, memory decline	Oxidative stress, chronic inflammation, nutrient absorption decline
Sedentary Workers (any age)	Stress Disease, Detox Disease	Back pain, obesity, fatty liver, constipation	Sitting long hours, low water intake, high processed food
Manual Laborers (any age)	Repair Disease, Aging Disease	Muscle/joint injuries, arthritis, chronic fatigue	Physical strain, repetitive movements, lack of recovery time
Smokers/Heavy Drinkers	Detox Disease, Aging Disease	Liver disease, lung disease, heart disease	Toxin overload, oxidative damage
Chronic Stress Individuals	Stress Disease, Immune Disease	Anxiety, depression, hypertension, low immunity	Prolonged cortisol elevation, lack of rest
Unhealthy Diet (any age)	All Five Disease Directions	Nutrient deficiencies, metabolic syndrome, early aging	Processed foods, low fruits/veggies, high sugar/fat intake