Association Between Dietary Factors and Mortality From Heart Disease, Stroke, and Type 2 Diabetes in the United States

20171,164 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Renata Micha · Tufts University

José L. Peñalvo · Tufts University

Frederick Cudhea · Tufts University

Fumiaki Imamura · University of Cambridge

Colin D. Rehm · Montefiore Medical Center

Dariush Mozaffarian · Tufts University

Abstract

Dietary factors were estimated to be associated with a substantial proportion of deaths from heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. These results should help identify priorities, guide public health planning, and inform strategies to alter dietary habits and improve health.

Topics & Keywords

Nutritional Studies and Diet Consumer Attitudes and Food Labeling Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: JAMA

Volume 317, Issue 9, pp. 912-912

DOI: 10.1001/jama.2017.0947

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