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Franco Contaldo1, Lidia Santarpia1, Iolanda Cioffi1
1Clinical Nutrition and Internal Medicine, Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, Federico II University Hospital of Naples Via Pansini, 580131 Naples, Italy.
Rapid demographic shifts, climate change, and evolving food systems are driving nutrition transition, increasing chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs) like cancer. Changes impact food biodiversity and nutritional value, affecting cancer risk.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Nutritional Science
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Urbanization, population aging, and climate change are key drivers of nutrition transition.
- This transition influences dietary habits and contributes to the rise in chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs), particularly cancer.
- Climate change negatively impacts crop production and biodiversity, reducing food choices and nutritional quality.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the link between demographic changes, environmental crises, and the food system.
- To explore the role of nutrition transition in cancer onset.
- To review the impact of changing food habits on NCDs.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of scientific articles.
- Analysis of demographic trends.
- Assessment of climate change impacts on agriculture and food systems.
Main Results:
- Demographic shifts and climate crises are altering food systems globally.
- Reduced food biodiversity and nutritional value are consequences of these changes.
- Nutrition transition is increasingly associated with higher cancer incidence.
Conclusions:
- The current food system, influenced by demographic and environmental changes, plays a significant role in nutrition transition.
- Understanding these links is crucial for mitigating cancer risk associated with dietary changes.
- Further research is needed to develop sustainable food systems that support healthy diets and reduce NCDs.
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