A meta-analysis of international prospective
cohort studies, spanning 1995-2008, completed by Sofi et al. (2008) examined
adherence to a Mediterranean diet and associated health status. Mortality from cardiovascular disease,
cancer, and risk of Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease were included
in the meta-analysis. Results of the
study showed that those that adhered to the diet had statistically significant
reduction in mortality (RR=0.91, CI= 0.89, 0.94) in addition to reduced
mortality in cardiovascular disease, cancer, and risk of Parkinson’s and
Alzheimer’s disease.
Sofi F, Cesari
F, Abbate R, Gensini GF, Casini A. Adherence to Mediterranean diet and health
status: meta-analysis. BMJ. 2008;337:a1344. doi:10.1136/bmj.a1344.
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