Known civilisation diseases

• Overweight and obesity as a consequence of overeating and secondary diseases such as diabetes and hypertension,
• Diseases caused by poor diet (e.g. arteriosclerosis resulting in cardiovascular disease, gout, gall stones, cancer, osteoporosis, vitamin deficiency disorders, tooth decay),
• Neuroses, depression, phobias,
• Allergies caused by foodstuffs or often excessive hygiene,
• Orthopaedic problems (back pain causing by sitting for too long, feet problems caused by unsuitable footwear),
• Often geriatric diseases such as Alzheimer's are regarded as civilisation diseases.