The Claim
The burden of ischemic heart disease attributable to suboptimal diet is higher in low- and middle-sociodemographic index countries than in high-income countries.
What the research says
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Support is ahead, but a single strong opposing study can change this.
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Countries with lower socioeconomic development have a greater share of ischemic heart disease cases caused by poor diet compared to high-income countries.
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The burden of ischemic heart disease attributable to suboptimal diet is disproportionately higher in low- and middle-sociodemographic index countries compared to high-income countries.
Eating too many unhealthy foods over time causes fat and sugar to build up in the blood, which damages the inside of blood vessels. This damage triggers constant low-level swelling in the body, making arteries narrow and stiff. Over time, this leads to blockages that stop blood flow to the heart.
What the research says
1 studyPoor diets cause a lot of heart disease deaths worldwide, and the study shows that countries with less money and fewer resources have way more of these deaths than rich countries do.
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