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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2015 J OEL F UHRMAN , MD Poor diet is major cause of premature death An international team of researchers have released new data about the risk factors asso- ciated with preventable deaths and loss of quality life years. The Global Burden of Disease study is a huge, ongo- ing project collecting data on 79 modifiable risk factors in 188 countries; the team of researchers evaluates studies on each risk factor, grading the evidence that links each one to early death and adding more risk factors to the list when new evidence arises. In 1990 and even in 2000, child and maternal malnutri- tion, unsafe water and sanita- tion, and lack of handwashing were the primary risk factors. However, between 2000 and 2013 dietary risks overtook child and maternal malnutrition as the factor responsible for the greatest number of premature deaths. A poor diet (a collection of 14 risk factors including high red meat intake, low vegetable intake and low nut/seed intake) accounted for 11.3 million deaths. Following a poor diet, the major risk factors were high blood pressure, child and maternal malnutrition, tobacco, air pollution and a high BMI. In recent decades, the American diet has undergone a transformation that has put dis- ease-causing refined carbohy- drates, oils, and animal foods at the center of every meal, with natural plant foods playing only a minor role. This dietary shift is apparent in the data. As new parts of the world continue to adopt these eating habits, diet is becoming a larger burden on health and Do your part and volunteer today to help support these local non-proft organizations in our community! lifespan all over the world. When the researchers looked at some of the dietary risks individually, between 2000 and 2013 there was a global increase in the numbers of deaths associated with low fruit, high sodium, low fiber, low nuts and seeds, and high red and processed meat intake. The number of deaths associ- ated with high blood pressure, high BMI and high fasting blood glucose also increased over this time. There is some good news though-deaths due to trans fat intake and second- hand smoke have declined. The authors state “each of the risk factors included in this analysis is modifiable, pointing to the huge potential of preven- tion to improve human health.” These trends are reversible, and the deaths associated with a poor diet are avoidable. It took many years, but today everyone knows that smoking causes lung cancer. www.shoppelocal.biz Everyone is taught this from a young age, before the oppor- tunity to start smoking. Tobacco use is declining, and as a result, so are the health impacts of tobacco. The data suggests that this is beginning to happen with trans fat too. We’re not there yet, but we are moving toward a time when processed meats, commercial baked goods and sugar-sweet- ened beverages will be viewed by everyone as dangerous. Dr. Fuhrman is a New York Times best-selling author and board certified family physician specializing in lifestyle and nutri- tional medicine. Soup’s On to discuss pros, cons of patriotism Volunteer•Get involved•Donate Volunteers needed for new home construction, home repairs, general offi ce work, public relations and program administration. Join an operating committee and help Habitat help others! Call 541-902-9227 or e-mail to fl orencehabitat@gmail.com Offi ce located at 2004 HWY 101, Florence On Monday, Nov. 9, at 6:30 p.m., everyone is invited to join a group with diverse spir- itual paths who enjoy dis- cussing a variety of spiritual topics. This week’s topic will be “patriotism.” The evening will begin with bowls of Chinese chicken veg- etable soup, warm homemade bread and vegetables followed by the evening’s topic until 8:30 p.m. The gathering will end with prayers for the requests left in the Prayer Pole in the garden of the Florence Playhouse and those shared by the group. The Heintz home is located at 875 Seventh St. For more information, call Suzanne at 541-590-0779. Assisting those in need in our Community. Free Hot Meals Mon-Wed-Fri 11 AM - 2 PM HELPING HANDS COALITION PO Box 1296 • 1339 Rhododendron Dr. Florence, OR 97439 Call 541-997-5057 to Volunteer Join the Peace Harbor Hospital Volunteers. You will find an area of interest in a caring organization. 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