A new analysis highlights the dangers of ultra-processed foods (UPFs), which account for over 70% of the US food supply. Research estimates that these foods lead to significant health risks, with nearly 124,000 premature deaths in the US linked to their consumption in 2018. The analysis suggests that the risk of early death increases nearly 3% for every 10% rise in calorie intake from UPFs. The study analyzed data from various countries, revealing stark differences in UPF-related early death percentages, ranging from 4% in Colombia to nearly 14% in the US and UK.
We looked at the risk of a person dying from eating more ultra-processed foods between the ages of 30 and 69, a time when it would be premature to die, noted Carlos Augusto Monteiro, emphasizing the significant risks associated with consumption.
The risk of early death rises by nearly 3% for every 10% increase in calories from ultra-processed foods, underscoring the critical link between diet and mortality risk, according to the study's findings.
Some 124,000 premature US deaths were attributable to UPF consumption in 2018, a staggering figure that highlights the urgent public health implications of dietary choices.
The results ranged from 4% in countries with lower UPF consumption (Colombia) to almost 14% in countries with higher UPF consumption (the UK and US), illustrating global disparities in dietary impact.
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