1A dated term for diseases common in middle-aged and older people that are linked to lifestyle (now more commonly called 'lifestyle diseases').
医師は高血圧や糖尿病を成人病の一部として説明した。
The doctor explained that high blood pressure and diabetes are part of adult diseases.
かつては『成人病』という言葉がよく使われたが、現在は生活習慣病と呼ぶことが多い。
The term 'adult disease' was commonly used in the past, but today it is often called 'lifestyle disease.'
成人病を予防するには、食事の改善と定期的な運動が大切だ。
To prevent lifestyle-related diseases, improving diet and regular exercise are important.