Lifestyle Medicine in Oklahoma: Utilization and Perceptions Among Healthcare Providers

Kristy Chong, John Sommers, Blake Wofford, Juliana Fernandes Filgueiras Meireles, Frances Wen, Kristina Kline, Jennifer Weakley, OU School of Community Medicine, Department of Family , Community Medicine, OU School of Community Medicine

American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine

Published online on May 22, 2026

Abstract

American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine, Ahead of Print.
Oklahoma ranks among the lowest U.S. states in life expectancy, largely due to chronic diseases such as obesity, heart disease, and tobacco-related illnesses. Lifestyle Medicine (LM) offers evidence-based interventions to address these conditions. This ...