Modelling the impact of specific food policy options on coronary heart disease and stroke deaths in Ireland.

ABSTRACT: To estimate the potential reduction in cardiovascular (CVD) mortality possible by decreasing salt, trans fat and saturated fat consumption, and by increasing fruit and vegetable (F/V) consumption in Irish adults aged 25-84 years for 2010. Modelling study using the validated IMPACT Food Policy Model across two scenarios. Sensitivity analysis was undertaken. First, a conservative scenario: reductions in dietary salt by 1 g/day, trans fat by 0.5% of energy intake, saturated fat by 1% energy intake and increasing F/V intake by 1 portion/day. Second, a more substantial but politically feasible scenario: reductions in dietary salt by 3 g/day, trans fat by 1% of energy intake, saturated fat by 3% of energy intake and increasing F/V intake by 3 portions/day. Republic of Ireland. Coronary heart dis

SUBMITTER: O'Keeffe C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3703570 | biostudies-literature | 2013

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature