The link between eating more fruits and veggies and living longer holds true whether people live in the US, Europe, or Asia, even if they eat different kinds of produce.
Scientific Claim
The association between fruit and vegetable consumption and reduced all-cause mortality is consistent across diverse populations, including those in the US, Europe, and Asia, despite differences in dietary patterns and measurement methods.
Original Statement
“Subgroup analyses showed that the associations between fruit and vegetable consumption and risk of all cause mortality did not differ substantially by study location... The associations... did not differ significantly by study location.”
Evidence Quality Assessment
Claim Status
appropriately stated
Study Design Support
Design supports claim
Appropriate Language Strength
association
Can only show association/correlation
Assessment Explanation
The claim reflects the study’s subgroup analysis results using appropriate associative language. No overgeneralization is made, and heterogeneity is acknowledged.
Evidence from Studies
Supporting (1)
Eating more fruits and veggies is linked to living longer, no matter where you live or what you usually eat — this big study looked at lots of people around the world and found the same pattern.