Global Dietary Risks and Health Impact
| Type | research |
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| Area | Nutrition |
| Published(YearMonth) | 2106 |
| Source | https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30954305/ |
| Tag | newsletter |
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Health Effects of Dietary Risks in 195 Countries, 1990-2017: A Systematic Analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2017
This comprehensive study evaluates the consumption of key foods and nutrients in 195 countries from 1990 to 2017, highlighting the impact of suboptimal diets on non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Findings indicate that poor dietary habits contributed to 11 million deaths and 255 million disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) in 2017. Key risk factors included high sodium intake, low whole grain consumption, and insufficient fruit intake, emphasizing the critical need for dietary improvements worldwide.