This study investigates the impact of international food trade on dietary risks and mortality. Using bilateral trade data from 2019 and food-specific risk-disease relationships, the researchers estimate that imports of fruits, vegetables, legumes, and nuts improved dietary risks and reduced non-communicable disease mortality by 1.4 million deaths globally. Conversely, red meat imports aggravated dietary risks, leading to an estimated 150,000 additional deaths. These findings highlight the significant role of food trade in global dietary health and emphasize the need to consider health impacts in trade and agricultural policies.
Publisher
Nature Food
Published On
Oct 09, 2023
Authors
M. Springmann, H. Kennard, C. Dalin, F. Freund
Tags
international food trade
dietary risks
mortality
non-communicable diseases
food policy
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