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A diet rich in refined grains, cured and red meats, desserts, and French fries may increase the risk of newly diagnosed COPD in men.
Limiting intake of refined grains and processed meats may help reduce COPD risk.
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The Western pattern was positively associated with the risk of newly diagnosed COPD (RR for highest vs lowest quintile 4.56 (95% CI 1.95 to 10.69), p for trend <0.001).
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Based on a prospective cohort study design.
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Prospective study of dietary patterns and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among US men
Raphaëlle Varraso et al. · Thorax · 2007
DOI 10.1136/thx.2006.074534
cohort · n=42917Cited 174×
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