Toothless Grin,
Unhealthy Heart
17%
The increased risk of cardiovascular death for
those with a high level of tooth loss (26–32 teeth
lost)—a surrogate for periodontal disease. There is
also a 14% increase in stroke for those with higher
levels of tooth loss. Researchers suggest that gum
disease and inflammation may lead to atherosclerosis progression and plaque instability.
Source: Vedin O, Hagstrom E, Budaj A, et al. Eur. J. Prev.
Cardiol. 2015;doi:10.1177/2047487315621978. [Epublished
before print]
Campaign Success
5
The number of years the CDC’s Tips from Former Smokers
campaign has been working to reduce the number of American
smokers. Since 2012, the Tips campaign has generated more
than 600,000 additional calls to the toll-free quitter hotline. The
campaign features true stories of smokers who have suffered
damaging health effects from the habit.
Source: Center for Disease Control. News release. Jan. 21, 2016.
Mo’ Money,
Less Problems
Pass the Salt?
42.3%
The percentage of study participants who had a higher risk of death
or heart failure (HF) hospitalization after restricting sodium. Doukky
and colleagues sought to evaluate the impact of sodium restriction
on HF, reporting, “In symptomatic patients with chronic HF, sodium
restriction may have a detrimental impact on outcome.”
Source: Doukky R, Avery E, Mangla A, et al. JCHF. 2016;4(1):24-35.
50%
The increase in nutritional value for
healthier, more expensive foods,
especially fruits and vegetables,
compared to cheaper, more processed
foods. The study authors seek to raise
awareness for public health officials,
as study results underline the need for
policies and action that promote healthy
diets accessible to all income levels.
Source: Schröder H, Serra-Majem L, Subirana I, et al. Br J Nutr. 2016;doi:
10.1017/S0007114515005048.
Stop It Before
It Starts
86 million
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