[Article] Diet and cardiovascular disease: What works?

Key Findings

Globally, cardiovascular disease results in almost 18 million deaths every year.
Diet is a modifiable behaviour that can impact one’s health and lifespan.
A variety of dietary patterns and programs exist; these include the Mediterranean, low fat, low sodium, very low fat, modified fat, combined low fat and low sodium, Ornish, and Pritikin diets.
In people living with or at higher risk of cardiovascular disease, Mediterranean and low fat diets can help reduce the risk of death and non-fatal heart attacks.

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McMaster Optimal Aging Portal
Published

Nov 21, 2024
Subject Area
- General Health and Wellness
- Food & Nutritional Support
Audience
- Service Providers (Non-profits, Community Organizations, Local government)
- Health Authorities
- Caregivers, Seniors & Volunteers
Category
- Research & Evidence

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