Ultra-processed food linked to quarter of heart disease cases and deaths – study

New 'heart disease and deaths' alert for ultra-processed foods

A new analysis has been published

The everyday foods in your shopping basket scientists say may be linked to a quarter of heart disease

Ultra-processed foods may be responsible for roughly one-quarter of all heart disease cases and fatalities, according to newly published research.The findings, which appeared in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine and were presented at the International Congress on Obesity in Mexico, indicate that reducing consumption of these products could lead to fewer deaths.UPFs encompass a broad range of everyday items including ice cream, crisps, …

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Ultra-processed foods 'linked to a quarter of heart disease deaths'

New research suggests ultra-processed foods could be behind as many as a quarter of cardiovascular disease cases and related deaths

Ultra-processed food linked to quarter of heart disease cases and deaths

Some experts criticised the study, saying there was a lack of evidence to show UPFs increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases.

Ultra-processed food linked to quarter of heart disease cases and deaths – study

Data suggests deaths will fall if people cut their intake of UPFs.