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The Western Diet and Its Impact on Modern Health: What Patients ... diagnosticdetectives.com 3 facts
claimThe prevalence of modern processed foods is directly linked to 'diseases of civilization,' including obesity, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, coronary heart disease, high cholesterol, acne, polycystic ovary syndrome, certain cancers, and skin conditions.
claimChronic conditions often referred to as 'diseases of civilization'—including obesity, diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, and certain cancers—can be reversed within weeks when individuals return to traditional eating patterns.
claimInhabitants of traditional cultures who maintain their ancestral diets tend to be free of chronic diseases like obesity, diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, and certain cancers, only developing them after adopting Western eating patterns.
Health and environmental impacts of diets worldwide globalnutritionreport.org 3 facts
claimThe 2021 Global Nutrition Report analysis focused on the impacts of foods on coronary heart disease, stroke, diabetes, cancers, and respiratory disease.
measurementOf the avoidable deaths attributed to poor diets in 2018, 5.9 million (47%) were from coronary heart disease, 2.8 million (22%) from cancers, 2.4 million (19%) from stroke, 760,000 (5%) from respiratory diseases, and 690,000 (5%) from type-2 diabetes.
claimNutritional epidemiology identifies diet composition as a key risk factor for leading causes of illness and death, including coronary heart disease, stroke, type-2 diabetes, and several cancers.
Dietary Guidelines and Quality - Principles of Nutritional Assessment nutritionalassessment.org 3 facts
claimThe Dietary Inflammatory Index (DII) has been associated in research with certain cancers, cardiovascular disease and its associated mortality, adverse mental health, and musculoskeletal disorders.
claimRecent reviews have associated high ultra-processed food (UPF) consumption with negative health outcomes, including overweight, obesity, cardiometabolic risks, some cancers, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, irritable bowel syndrome, depression, and all-cause mortality.
claimBy the late 20th century, the focus of national dietary guidance shifted to include a strong emphasis on reducing risks for non-communicable diseases (NCDs), such as cardiovascular diseases, metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes, and cancers, while maintaining a focus on nutrient adequacy.
Immunity In Depth | Linus Pauling Institute lpi.oregonstate.edu 3 facts
claimNatural age-related decline of immune function is associated with increased susceptibility to infections, poorer response to immunization, and higher risks of developing cancers and autoimmune diseases.
claimThe clinical efficacy of probiotic administration for the prevention of inflammatory bowel disorders, allergic diseases, gastrointestinal infections, and certain cancers is currently unknown.
claimObesity is associated with an increased risk of morbidity from chronic diseases, including hypertension, cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes mellitus, liver and gallbladder disease, osteoarthritis, sleep apnea, and certain cancers.
History of modern nutrition science—implications for current ... bmj.com Jun 13, 2018 2 facts
claimResearch on the role of nutrition in complex non-communicable chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, and cancers, has accelerated significantly over the past two to three decades, particularly after 2000.
measurementBetween the 1970s and 1990s, coronary mortality rates fell in high-income countries, while diet-related chronic diseases such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, and several cancers increased.
How to reduce inflammation in the body - MD Anderson Cancer Center mdanderson.org Mar 20, 2026 2 facts
claimChronic inflammation contributes to the initiation, progression, and spread of cancers, including colorectal, lung, stomach, esophageal, breast, and liver cancer, by damaging DNA, promoting cell proliferation, and creating an environment that favors tumor growth.
claimChronic inflammation is linked to heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, obesity-related metabolic dysfunction, some neurodegenerative disorders, autoimmune disorders, and cancers.
Male Reproductive System: Structure & Function - Cleveland Clinic my.clevelandclinic.org Aug 5, 2023 1 fact
claimTobacco use increases the risk of developing cancers.
Acute vs. chronic inflammation - UCLA Health uclahealth.org 1 fact
claimChronic low-grade inflammation can increase the risk of diseases such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and certain cancers.
Diet composition and staple-food dependence as structural ... researchsquare.com 1 fact
claimDiets rich in plant-derived foods are inversely associated with the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), type 2 diabetes (T2D), certain cancers, and all-cause mortality.
A Consensus Proposal for Nutritional Indicators to Assess ... - Frontiers frontiersin.org 1 fact
procedureThe 'Diet-Related Morbidity/Mortality Statistics' indicator monitors the occurrence of cardiovascular events, type II diabetes, dyslipidemia, hypertension, osteoporosis, neurodegenerative diseases, and certain cancers as a proxy for the consumption of healthy diets.
What Is Inflammation? Types, Causes & Treatment my.clevelandclinic.org Mar 22, 2024 1 fact
claimChronic inflammation is involved in the disease process of autoimmune diseases (lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, ankylosing spondylitis), cardiovascular diseases (heart disease, high blood pressure), certain cancers, gastrointestinal diseases (Crohn’s disease, inflammatory bowel disease), lung diseases (asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), mental health conditions (depression, anxiety), metabolic diseases (Type 2 diabetes), and neurodegenerative diseases (Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease).
The Good, The Bad and the Ugly of Inflammation medschool.vanderbilt.edu Feb 10, 2015 1 fact
claimCertain cancers, specifically colon and breast cancer, express IL-4 and IL-13 receptors, which allows inflammatory cytokines to trigger rapid tumor growth and metastasis.
Medicinal Plants and their Traditional Uses - Open Access Pub openaccesspub.org 1 fact
measurementPatients with chronic medical conditions use plant products at the following rates: 2% for cancers, 21% for liver diseases, 22% for HIV, 24% for asthma, and 26% for rheumatologic disorders.
What is the Impact of a Western Diet? - Robard Corporation robard.com 1 fact
claimThe Western diet is associated with the development of chronic conditions including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, inflammation, autoimmune diseases, and cancers.
Inflammatory markers explained arc-w.nihr.ac.uk May 10, 2022 1 fact
claimInflammatory markers are blood tests used by medical professionals to detect inflammation in the body caused by various diseases, including infections, auto-immune conditions, and cancers.
Measurement of diets that are healthy, environmentally sustainable ... frontiersin.org 1 fact
claimMost indicators used in modeling diet and health focus on specific dietary exposures in relation to a small number of outcomes, such as all-cause mortality risk, Disability-Adjusted Life Years (DALYs), or diet-related non-communicable diseases like cardiovascular disease (CVD), certain cancers, and type 2 diabetes (T2D).