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related 2.32 — strongly supporting 4 facts
Latin America and Oceania are related as they are both regions analyzed in the Global Nutrition Report regarding dietary risks and consumption patterns, specifically showing increases in premature mortality [1], rising red and processed meat intake [2], high levels of meat consumption relative to recommendations [3], and environmental footprint impacts [4].
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Health and environmental impacts of diets worldwide globalnutritionreport.org 4 facts
referenceThe Global Nutrition Report analysis of food demand estimates from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and a database of environmental footprints shows that dietary patterns in Northern America, Oceania, Latin America, Europe, Africa, and Asia consistently exceeded global environmental targets for greenhouse gas emissions, cropland use, freshwater use, and nitrogen and phosphorus application between 2010 and 2018.
measurementIn 2018, red and processed meat intake was eight to nine times higher than recommended in Europe, Oceania, and Latin America, double the recommended value in Africa, and four times above the target in Asia.
measurementBetween 2010 and 2018, red and processed meat intake increased in Oceania by 59%, Latin America and the Caribbean by 7%, Asia by 6%, and Europe by 4%.
measurementBetween 2010 and 2018, premature mortality from dietary risks decreased by 3% in Northern America, while other regions experienced increases: Africa (+22%), Latin America and the Caribbean (+8%), Asia (+7%), Oceania (+4%), and Europe (+2%).