Possible Integration of Lifestyle Medicine as Preventive Care under Healthier SG

Ms Mariam Jaafar asked the Coordinating Minister for Social Policies and Minister for Health whether the Ministry is studying how the principles and practices of lifestyle medicine, such as evidence-based interventions in nutrition, physical activity, sleep, stress management and social connection, can be more systematically integrated into preventive care under Healthier SG.

Mr Ong Ye Kung: Components of lifestyle medicine, such as encouraging healthy eating habits and physical activity, are incorporated in the Healthier SG Care Protocols and lifestyle prescriptions. These guide Healthier SG family doctors in supporting their enrolled residents to develop healthy lifestyles and manage their chronic diseases.

Since the launch of Healthier SG, 22 Care Protocols have been developed and more will be introduced progressively.