Cost-of-illness analysis reveals potential healthcare savings with reductions in type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease following recommended intakes of dietary fibre in Canada

• Main Authors: Mohammad eAbdullah (Author), Collin eGyles (Author), Christopher eMarinangeli (Author), Jared eCarlberg (Author), Peter eJones (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2015-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Consumption of fibre-rich diets is associated with favourable impacts on type 2 diabetes (T2D) and cardiovascular disease (CVD), two of the most costly ailments worldwide, however the economic value of altered fibre intakes remains poorly understood. Methods: A cost-of-illness analysis w...