financialtribune : declared in Poor Diet to Blame for Almost Half of CVD Deaths

A low intake of whole grains accounted for 10.4% of CVD deaths, while excess salt intake was responsible for around 9% of CVD deaths. Our results show that nearly half of cardiovascular disease deaths can be prevented by improving diet," he added. These include heart attack, heart disease, heart failure, and stroke. New research, however, sheds light on the leading dietary risk factors for death from cardiovascular disease, as well as how many cardiovascular deaths these risk factors equate to. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is an umbrella term for conditions that affect the heart and blood vessels.

Poor Diet Choices Linked to Over 400,000 U.S. Deaths in 2015

"Our results show that nearly half of cardiovascular disease deaths in the United States can be prevented by improving diet." Looking at deaths in the United States from cardiovascular disease for 2015, the investigators found unhealthy diet choices and lack of eating healthier foods had a part in the deaths of 222,100 men and 193,400 women. Too few vegetables probably contributed to as many as 11.5% of the cardiovascular deaths. Poor Diet Choices Linked to Over 400,000 U.S. Low intake of nuts and seeds likely accounted for 11.6% of deaths.


US Cardiovascular Deaths Attributed to Poor Diet and NutritionShare this content:linkedingoogleEmailPrintLow intake of fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds all contributed to elevated cardiovascular death rates in the United States. "Our results show that nearly half of cardiovascular disease deaths in the United States can be prevented by improving diet." ReferenceUnhealthy diets linked to more than 400,000 cardiovascular deaths [news release]. Too few vegetables probably contributed to as many as 11.5% of the cardiovascular deaths. Continue Reading BelowLooking at deaths in the US from cardiovascular disease for 2015, the investigators found unhealthy diet choices and lack of eating healthier foods had a part in the deaths of 222,100 men and 193,400 women.



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