Vegetarian, vegan diets and multiple health outcomes: A systematic review with meta-analysis of observational studies

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Authors

Monica Dinu · Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Careggi

Gian Franco Gensini · Don Carlo Gnocchi Foundation

Alessandro Casini · Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Careggi

Francesco Sofi · Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Careggi

Abstract

This comprehensive meta-analysis reports a significant protective effect of a vegetarian diet versus the incidence and/or mortality from ischemic heart disease (-25%) and incidence from total cancer (-8%). Vegan diet conferred a significant reduced risk (-15%) of incidence from total cancer.

Topics & Keywords

Agriculture Sustainability and Environmental Impact Diet and metabolism studies Nutritional Studies and Diet

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition

Volume 57, Issue 17, pp. 3640-3649

DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2016.1138447

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