Use of GRADE in evidence syntheses published in high-impact-factor nutrition journals: a methodological survey

According to the most recent report by the Global Burden of Disease study group, non-communicable diseases, such as cardiovascular disease (CVD), cancer and type 2 diabetes (T2D), accounted for over 70% of total deaths worldwide [1]. Nearly 20% of all premature deaths worldwide and 15% of all disability-adjusted life years were associated with dietary risk factors [2]. Moreover, suboptimal intake of 12 major food groups was associated with ∼50% of all disability-adjusted life years due to nutrition-related chronic diseases such as CVD, T2D, and colorectal cancer [3].

Source: Journal of Clinical Epidemiology - February 12, 2021 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Sarah S Werner, Nadine Binder, Ingrid Toews, Holger J Sch ünemann, Joerg J Meerpohl, Lukas Schwingshackl Source Type: research