Origin Stories of Lifestyle Medicine Societies
How did Lifestyle Medicine take root across the globe? The Origin Stories of Lifestyle Medicine Societies, published by the World Lifestyle Medicine Organisation (WLMO), brings together powerful narratives from more than a dozen countries – including Australia and New Zealand – highlighting the passion, challenges, and breakthroughs that have shaped the global Lifestyle Medicine movement.
From grassroots beginnings to national recognition, these stories showcase how committed clinicians and advocates are transforming health systems with prevention-focused, whole-person care.
Origin Stories of Lifestyle Medicine Societies
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About The World Lifestyle Medicine Organisation (WLMO)
The World Lifestyle Medicine Organisation (WLMO) is a global coalition of non-profit national and regional Lifestyle Medicine societies dedicated to promoting evidence-based approaches to the prevention, management, and reversal of non-communicable diseases. Through a focus on education, advocacy, and research, WLMO supports and accredits Lifestyle Medicine programs worldwide, ensuring consistency in teaching the six Pillars of Lifestyle Medicine while respecting cultural and contextual differences. Committed to shared decision-making, equity, and diversity, WLMO envisions a world with the best possible health outcomes for all.