Mediterranean Diet Linked to Lower Death Risk Across 1.8 Million People
Graded Strong — meta-analysis of 54 cohort studies with 1.8 million adults followed 2 to 60 years, consistent across diverse populations, though all data are observational.
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This research suggests closer adherence to Mediterranean-style eating may be associated with longer life.
Pooling 54 studies with over 1.8 million participants, each one-point bump on a Mediterranean diet score was linked to a 4% lower risk of dying from any cause. The studies covered diverse populations worldwide, with follow-up periods ranging from 2 to 60 years. Evidence certainty was rated moderate, meaning the association is fairly reliable but not ironclad.
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