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Adherence to a Mediterranean-like Diet as a Protective Factor Against COPD: A Nested Case-Control Study
Alexandra Fischer1, Ingegerd Johansson2, Anders Blomberg1
1Department of Public Health and Clinical Medicine, Section of Medicine, Umeå University , Umeå , Sweden.
COPD
|August 14, 2019
Summary
Adhering to a Mediterranean diet may protect against developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). This nutrient-rich eating pattern was associated with a lower risk of COPD in a Swedish population study.
Area of Science:
- Nutritional Epidemiology
- Respiratory Medicine
- Public Health
Background:
- Nutrient-rich diets are hypothesized to offer protection against chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
- The Mediterranean diet, abundant in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals, warrants investigation as a potential protective factor for COPD.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between adherence to a Mediterranean diet and the development of COPD.
- Utilize population-based prospective data from the Västerbotten Intervention Programme (VIP) cohort for this analysis.
Main Methods:
- A modified Mediterranean Diet Score (MDS) was used to assess dietary adherence.
- Dietary data from 370 individuals diagnosed with COPD were compared to 1432 controls from the VIP cohort.
- Statistical adjustments were made for co-habiting, education level, and smoking intensity.
Main Results:
- Higher adherence to the Mediterranean diet (higher MDS) was associated with higher education and living with others.
- Individuals with intermediate and highest MDS showed a significantly lower odds of developing COPD (OR 0.73 and 0.56, respectively) after adjusting for confounders.
- These inverse associations persisted after further adjustment for smoking intensity.
Conclusions:
- Adherence to a Mediterranean-like diet appears to be inversely associated with the risk of developing COPD.
- Dietary patterns, specifically those resembling the Mediterranean diet, may play a role in COPD prevention.
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