Study links ultra-processed foods to heart disease and early death

Summarised from 4 outlets · Updated 24 Sept, 08:34 · Archive

A study of 8.8 million people found higher consumption of ultra-processed foods associated with increased cardiovascular disease risk.

Researchers studied 8.8 million adults and found that those consuming more ultra-processed foods, such as pre-made supermarket meals, had higher risks of heart attacks, strokes and early death. The study linked every extra 100 grams of ultra-processed food daily to increased risks of cardiovascular disease and cancer.

How it is being reported

• Just one small serving of ultra-processed food a day linked to higher disease risk, major study findsNew York Post · 24 Sept, 08:25
• Just one small serving of ultra-processed food a day linked to higher disease risk, major study findsFox News · 24 Sept, 00:55
• The more you eat of these popular foods, the greater your risk of serious illness and even death, new report saysYahoo News UK · 23 Sept, 21:35
• Warning items in supermarket meal deals lead to heart attacks and strokesThe Mirror · 22 Sept, 23:30

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