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January 2023 PMID 36528353

Premature Deaths Attributable to the Consumption of Ultraprocessed Foods in Brazil.

Eduardo A F Nilson, Gerson Ferrari, Maria Laura C Louzada, Renata B Levy, Carlos A Monteiro, Leandro F M Rezende

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What people are saying

The discussions consistently support the importance of the study, with examples like the 57,000 deaths linked to ultraprocessed foods and remarks on the urgent need for better food policies. The tone of the comments is serious and analytical, emphasizing both the health impacts and societal implications, which indicate a strong belief in the study's significance and a desire to promote change.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the study and its findings, emphasizing the health risks associated with ultraprocessed foods in Brazil.

InterestHigh interest

The social discussions demonstrate high curiosity, with many references to specific data and implications for public health policies.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants actively share examples, such as the 57,000 premature deaths, and imply the importance of addressing food industry influences.

ImpactHigh impact

The conversations highlight the potential for meaningful influence on health policies and public awareness about diet-related health issues.

Abstract in brief

  • The study estimates that in Brazil, ultraprocessed foods contribute to about 57,000 premature deaths annually among adults aged 30-69, which is roughly 10% of all premature deaths in that age group.
  • The proportion of ultraprocessed foods in the diet varies between 13% and 21% of total energy intake across different groups, and reducing their consumption by 50% could prevent around 5,900 deaths each year.
  • The findings highlight that cutting down on ultraprocessed foods could lead to significant health benefits, making it a critical goal for public food policies to help reduce early deaths.]
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Jessica W
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@lowcarbGP https://t.co/8HFkaZMAhm and https://t.co/fVomz6bGzS seem to be the basis for this article, but they're older, so presumably there's something more recent?!

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Fábio Rocha
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57 mil pessoas morrem por ano no BR por conta de ultraprocessados. Fonte: Premature Deaths Attributable to the Consumption of Ultraprocessed Foods in Brazil. No Brasil reina uma dissonância cognitiva generalizada. Os incentivos são totalmente perversos e inconsistentes.

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In Brazil, ultra-processed foods (NOVA classification) consumption was attributed to 10.5% (or 57,000) premature deaths. https://t.co/SKkRAedEvS https://t.co/WSXu38i0Rs

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