This study investigated the relationship between added sugar intake and the incidence of seven cardiovascular diseases in over 69,000 Swedish adults. Researchers used data from two large cohorts, analyzing dietary information collected in 1997 and 2009, and linked this to cardiovascular disease diagnoses from national registers. The findings revealed varying associations between added sugar intake, specific cardiovascular diseases, and the type of sugar consumed. Sweetened beverages were notably linked to increased risk, while lower consumption of sweet treats was surprisingly associated with higher risk. The study’s large sample size and longitudinal design are strengths, but limitations include reliance on self-reported dietary data and potential confounding factors.
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Front. Public Health, 08 December 2024
Sec. Public Health and Nutrition
Volume 12 – 2024 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2024.1452085
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