Associations of adherence to the EAT-Lancet and plant-based diets with mortality and life expectancy: two nationwide cohort studies - PubMed
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- The study evaluates associations between adherence to the EAT-Lancet diet (ELD) and plant-based diets (PBDs) with mortality and life expectancy.
- Participants from the UK Biobank and US NHANES (2003-2018) were included, with dietary intake assessed via 24-hour recalls.
- Higher adherence to ELD and PBDs was linked to lower all-cause mortality, with hazard ratios (HRs) ranging from 0.71 to 0.90 in both cohorts.
- Unhealthful PBD (uPDI) showed increased mortality risk (HR: 1.14 in UK Biobank, 1.44 in NHANES).
- ELD and PBD adherence was associated with reduced risks of cardiovascular disease, cancer, and respiratory disease mortality.
- At age 45, higher adherence to ELD and PBDs increased life expectancy by 1.33 to 4.31 years.
- The study highlights the benefits of environmentally friendly diets for longevity across diverse populations.