Sustainable Diet Study Links Swiss Eating Habits to Cancer Prevention

Major research with Swiss participation reveals significant correlation between sustainable dietary patterns and reduced cancer risk, offering new perspectives on public health strategies.

Key Takeaways

A systematic review involving Swiss researchers analyzed data from 2.2 million people to link sustainable diets with cancer prevention.
Sustainable diets are defined as those with low environmental impact which contribute to food and nutrition security.
The study aggregated data from 17 different studies conducted worldwide between 1983 and 2022.

By The Numbers

12%

reduction in cancer mortality

reduction in cancer incidence

2.2 million

people

increase in diet-related cancers

They Said

"Investigating the impact of sustainable diets on cancer is therefore of crucial importance."
— Marina Kasper

"Adherence to sustainable diets showed a significant reduction in cancer incidence (-7%) and cancer mortality (-12%)."
— Research Team

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Sources & References

Sustainable diets significantly reduce cancer risk

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