Research: Daily consumption of fried chicken increases your risk of death by 13%

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Fried chicken is probably one of the best inventions of mankind. Most of us do delicacy only once or twice a week, but those who consume it every day may want to rethink their habit.

Research published by the BMJ has shown that regular consumption of fried chicken can increase the risk of premature death of any cause in postmenopausal women.

106,966 women aged 50 to 70 were asked to answer a questionnaire. They were followed for 18 years until the end of research in February 2017. The researchers observed how their diet incorporated different fried foods such as fried chicken, French fries, tacos, fried fish, and so on. .

Over the past 18 years, 31,588 women have died, of which 8,358 have died of heart problems, while another 13,880 have died from other causes.

Source: Spruce eats

Wei Bao, an epidemiologist at the University of Iowa and co-author of the study, cited the following:

"We know that the consumption of fried foods is very common in the United States and around the world. Unfortunately, we know very little about the long-term effects of eating fried foods on health. "

According to research, daily consumption of fried chicken can increase the risk of death by 13%, from all causes, and by 12% the risk of death due to heart problems.

Fried fish eaters are apparently not spared because they are 7% more likely to die.

The good news is that the research found no evidence linking fried foods to a higher risk of cancer.

Unsurprisingly, women who eat more fried foods tend to be younger, belong to a low income group and are less educated. Their unhealthy eating habits are also badociated with smoking.

Wei Bao pointed out that the results could also apply to men even if they were not involved in the study.

As Malaysians, we tend to want to eat fried foods because what is fried is more likely to be sedap! However, do not overdo it, ok? Please exercise occasionally too!

See also: A traveler from M'Sian fined RM 4,000 for importing two pieces of fried chicken in Taiwan

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