Abstrakt
Introduction: The aim of the present study was to quantify the impact of different dietary factors on the mortality from ischaemic heart disease in Denmark. Methods: Relative risks and knowledge on the distribution of different dietary factors were used to estimate etiological fractions. Results: It is estimated that an intake of fruit and vegetables and saturated fat as recommended would prevent 12 and 22%, respectively, of deaths from ischaemic heart disease in Denmark. An intake of fish among those at high risk for ischaemic heart disease, would lead to a 26% lower mortality, while alcohol intake among abstainers would have no significant quantitative effect. Discussion: These results suggest that changes in dietary habits according to current recommendations would have an impact on public health in Denmark.
Bidragets oversatte titel | A quantitative estimate of the impact of diet on the mortallity of ischaemic heart disease in Denmark |
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Originalsprog | Dansk |
Sider (fra-til) | 4921-4925 |
Antal sider | 5 |
Tidsskrift | Ugeskrift for laeger |
Vol/bind | 162 |
Udgave nummer | 37 |
Status | Udgivet - 11 sep. 2000 |