Global Surveillance of trans-Fatty Acids

Trans-fatty acid (TFA) intake can increase the risk of coronary heart disease (CHD) morbidity and mortality and all-cause mortality. Industrially produced TFAs and ruminant TFAs are the major sources in foods. TFA intake and TFA-attributed CHD mortality vary widely worldwide. Excessive TFA intake is...

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Published in:Preventing chronic disease 2019-10, Vol.16, p.E147, Article 190121
Main Authors: Li, Chaoyang, Cobb, Laura K, Vesper, Hubert W, Asma, Samira
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Chronic Disease - mortality
Coronary Disease - mortality
Global Health
Health Policy
Humans
Public Health Practice Brief
Risk Factors
Trans Fatty Acids - administration & dosage
Trans Fatty Acids - adverse effects
Trans Fatty Acids - blood
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Summary:Trans-fatty acid (TFA) intake can increase the risk of coronary heart disease (CHD) morbidity and mortality and all-cause mortality. Industrially produced TFAs and ruminant TFAs are the major sources in foods. TFA intake and TFA-attributed CHD mortality vary widely worldwide. Excessive TFA intake is a health threat in high-income countries; however, it is also a threat in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Data on TFA intake are scarce in many LMICs and an urgent need exists to monitor TFAs globally. We reviewed global TFA intake and TFA-attributed CHD mortality and current progress toward policy or regulation on elimination of industrially produced TFAs in foods worldwide. Human biological tissues can be used as biomarkers of TFAs because they reflect actual intake from various foods. Measuring blood TFA levels is a direct and reliable method to quantify TFA intake.
ISSN:1545-1151
1545-1151
DOI:10.5888/pcd16.190121