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On an ordinary weekend last year, Mr. Li, a middle-aged man who usually pays great attention to his health, was urgently sent to the hospital due to a sudden heart attack.
The doctor’s diagnosis was a heart attack, with one of the triggers being long-term poor dietary habits.
Mr. Li’s case is not an isolated incident but a reflection of millions around the world facing health issues due to diet. Proper nutrition is far more important than we often realize.
According to the latest global burden of disease research, approximately 11 million people die each year from health issues related to poor dietary habits, including cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and certain types of cancer.
The research indicates that dietary killers are not only fats and sugars but also other commonly overlooked food components. An unbalanced diet is silently claiming millions of lives.
The Lancet: 11 million people die from unhealthy eating.
According to a global research report published in The Lancet, approximately 11 million people die each year from unhealthy eating, a figure that shocked the world and reminds us to reevaluate our eating habits.
The report points out that globally, unhealthy dietary habits are one of the main risk factors for early death, even surpassing smoking in terms of impact.
People generally consume excessive amounts of salt, sugar, and unhealthy fats, while their intake of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains is woefully insufficient. This unbalanced dietary structure directly contributes to high incidences of cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and certain types of cancer.
In modern society, processed foods flood the market, and convenience often becomes the primary factor in food selection.
However, these processed foods often contain high levels of additives and preservatives, which pose health risks when consumed over the long term.
Excessive intake of processed meats and fast foods not only increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases but is also associated with rising obesity and cancer rates.
Moreover, modern people often eat too quickly, neglecting the rhythm of eating, which not only affects the digestion and absorption of food but may also lead to overeating.
