How perceived stress and social support shape non-communicable disease risks beyond traditional factors: a machine learning perspective

The findings unveiled the pivotal roles of psychosocial factors, such as perceived stress and subjective social support, in the prevention and management of NCDs. Notably, these psychosocial factors frequently ranked among the top predictors, demonstrating predictive importance comparable to that of established traditional risk factors. It is recommended that prevention and management guidelines for NCDs incorporate solid components targeting these psychosocial factors.