Premature deaths or premature mortality refers to the deaths occurring much before the average death age in a population. Premature deaths are increasing due to increased consumption of tobacco, smoking, cancer, heart disease, etc. Ultra processed foods by high-income nations have escalated the rate of premature deaths as compared to low-income countries that rely on traditional meals.
Research Findings
According to the study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, it has been found that increased consumption of ultra processed foods by high-income nations have escalated the rate of premature deaths as compared to low-income countries that rely on traditional meals.
What are premature deaths?
Premature deaths or premature mortality refers to the deaths occurring much before the average death age in a population. Premature deaths are increasing due to increased consumption of tobacco, smoking, cancer, heart disease, etc.
We already know the common risk factors for premature mortality, that includes smoking, consuming tobacco, heart diseases, injuries, cancer, etc. However, people are unaware of the fact that one of the leading causes of premature deaths that are common in highly developed nations is the consumption of ultra processed, ready to eat, frozen foods, or the food components that are highly processed in laboratories for taste purpose.
According to the latest study carried out on the Brazilian population, it has been observed that the impact of trans fats, sugars, sodium, and sweetened beverages on human health is alarming.
A new study presented in 2019, 10% percent of the premature preventable deaths were caused due to consumption of ready to eat food, rest of the other causes were infectious disease, or communicable diseases.
What are the common risk factors for premature deaths?
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Rank
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Premature Death causes
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Percentage
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(%)
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1
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Cancer
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24.40%
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2
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Chronic Liver Disease
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3.90%
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3
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Chronic Lower Respiratory Disease
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2.80%
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4
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Diabetes
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3.40%
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5
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Heart Disease
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12.30%
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6
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Stroke
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2.70%
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|
7
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Suicide
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7.00%
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|
8
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Unintentional Injury
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16.50%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q.1. What are premature deaths?
Premature deaths or premature mortality refers to the deaths occurring much before the average death age in a population. Premature deaths are increasing due to increased consumption of tobacco, smoking, cancer, heart disease, etc. However, people are unaware of the fact that one of the leading causes of premature deaths that are common in highly developed nations is the consumption of ultra processed, ready to eat, frozen foods, or the food components that are highly processed in laboratories for taste purpose.
Q.2. What are the common risk factors for premature deaths?
The most common risk factors for premature deaths include,
- 1. Cancer
- 2. Chronic Liver Disease
- 3. Chronic Lower Respiratory Disease
- 4. Diabetes
- 5. Heart Disease
- 6. Stroke
- 7. Suicide
- 8. Unintentional Injury
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Most recent risk factor identified for premature deaths is ultra processed foods.
Q.3. Which population is at high risk for premature deaths?
According to the study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, it has been found that increased consumption of ultra processed foods by high-income nations have escalated the rate of premature deaths as compared to low-income countries that rely on traditional meals.
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