Red meat consumption and mortality: results from 2 prospective cohort studies
Background Red meat consumption has been associated with an increased risk of chronic
diseases. However, its relationship with mortality remains uncertain. Methods We
prospectively observed 37 698 men from the Health Professionals Follow-up Study (1986-
2008) and 83 644 women from the Nurses' Health Study (1980-2008) who were free of
cardiovascular disease (CVD) and cancer at baseline. Diet was assessed by validated food
frequency questionnaires and updated every 4 years. Results We documented 23 926 …
diseases. However, its relationship with mortality remains uncertain. Methods We
prospectively observed 37 698 men from the Health Professionals Follow-up Study (1986-
2008) and 83 644 women from the Nurses' Health Study (1980-2008) who were free of
cardiovascular disease (CVD) and cancer at baseline. Diet was assessed by validated food
frequency questionnaires and updated every 4 years. Results We documented 23 926 …