India, April 28 -- A new study has linked more than 124,000 preventable, premature deaths in the United States over two years to the adverse health effects of consuming ultra-processed foods (UPFs).
The study, led by Brazilian researchers, analyzed data on UPF consumption from several countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Chile, and Mexico.
To calculate the impact, the authors developed a comparative risk assessment, examining the relationship between the dietary share of UPFs and all-cause mortality in each country.
Using a statistical model, they estimated the percentage of all premature, preventable deaths attributable to UPF consumption. Their findings were based on data from...