And Furthermore...

And Furthermore...

LIFESTYLE AND CANCER INCIDENCEAND MORTALITY RISK

In this prospective study using twoSwedish cohorts— the Malmö Diet and Cancer Study (N=25,604) and theMalmö Preventive Project (N=16,216)—researchers assessed the magnitude oft he link between a favourable lifestyle(based on non-smoking, normal-weight, absence of excessive drinking, regular physical activity, and healthy diet) and cancer incidence and mortality risk by using Cox regression stratified by family history of cancer (all types). A 22% and 40% lower risk of cancer incidence and mortality, respectively, was observed in relation to a favourable lifestyle vs an unfavourable lifestyle. Family history did not significantly modify these links, butsubjects with ≥ 2 affected first-degree relatives exhibited a null link between lifestyle and cancer incidence. Overall, attenuated cancer incidence and mortality risk in the general population may be achieved by improving adherence to cancer prevention recommendations.

Drake I, et al. Lifestyle and cancer incidence and mortality risk depending on family history of cancer in two prospective cohorts. International Journal of Cancer |May 15, 2019.

TAX A SUGAR-SWEETENED BEVERAGE AND WATCH THE SALES FALL . . . .

Researchers examined how beverage prices and volume of sales were influenced by the implementation of a beverage excise tax on sugar-sweetened and artificially sweetened beverages, which took effect in Philadelphia in 2017.According to findings, the beverage excise tax on sugar-sweetened and artificially sweetened beverages led to a significant rise in beverage prices and a significant decrease in volume sales of taxed beverages, although purchases in neighbouring areas partially offset the changes in sales volume.

Roberto CA, et al. Association of a beverage tax on sugar-sweetened and artificially sweetened beverages with changes in beverage prices and sales at chain retailers in a large urban setting.JAMA | May 16, 2019

THOSE AT A HIGH RISK OF MS MAY BENEFIT FROM THE ADDITION OF UNPROCESSED RED MEAT TO A MEDITERRANEAN DIET.

Using data from an Australian multi center, case-control study, researchers examined the links between Mediterranean diet adherence and the risk of a first clinical diagnosis of central nervous system demyelination (FCD), a common precursor to multiple sclerosis (MS). Study participants were matched on age, sex, and study region (282 cases, 558 controls; aged 18–59 years; 78% female). Using data from a food-frequency questionnaire, calculation of the alternate Mediterranean diet score was done. According to findings, reduced risk of FCD was evident in relation to adherence to a Mediterranean diet in this Australian adult population.Subjects at high risk of MS may benefit from the addition of unprocessed red meat to a Mediterranean diet.

Black LJ, et al. A higher Mediterranean diet score, including unprocessed red meat, is associated with reduced risk of central nervous system demyelination in a casecontrol study of Australian adults. TheJournal of Nutrition | May 30, 2019