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Diet-related diseases remain the largest single cause of premature death and disability in all regions.
Health practitioners should prioritize addressing diet-related diseases as a major public health issue.
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Diet‐related diseases remain the largest single cause of premature death and disability in all regions.
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The claim is based on a comprehensive analysis of data from over 100 countries.
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The nutrition transition and agricultural transformation: a Preston curve approach
William A. Masters et al. · Agricultural Economics · 2016
DOI 10.1111/agec.12303
Meta-analysisCited 30×
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