Study reveals that the Mediterranean diet not only prevents the first cardiometabolic disease but also reduces the risk of developing multiple diseases, particularly for non-manual workers. Study: Prospective association of the Mediterranean diet with the onset of cardiometabolic multimorbidity in a UK-based cohort: the EPIC-Norfolk study . Image Credit: Shutterstock In a recent study published in The Journal of Nutrition , researchers explored the relationships between adherence to the Mediterranean diet and the risk of developing two or more cardiometabolic diseases.
Their findings indicate that following the Mediterranean diet may reduce the risk of developing a second cardiometabolic disease, particularly over shorter follow-up periods, with this effect varying by social class. The study found significant protective effects in the 10- and 15-year follow-up periods, with hazard ratios of 0.67 and 0.
80, respectively. However, over longer follow-up durations, the impact was diminished. Background As the global population ages and lifespans increase, many people experience multiple co-occurring diseases, termed multimorbidity, which negatively affects an individual’s well-being and places pressure on healthcare systems.
Cardiometabolic diseases (CMD), which include type 2 diabetes, stroke, and heart attacks, share drivers and often occur together, forming cardiometabolic multimorbidity (CMM). In the United Kingdom, CMM affects between 3% and 6% of the population and signifi.