scholarly journals Health benefits and evaluation of healthcare cost savings if oils rich in monounsaturated fatty acids were substituted for conventional dietary oils in the United States

2017 ◽  
Vol 75 (3) ◽  
pp. 163-174 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad M. H. Abdullah ◽  
Stephanie Jew ◽  
Peter J. H. Jones
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Fatty Acids ◽  
Healthcare Cost ◽  
Health Benefits ◽  
Cost Savings ◽  
Monounsaturated Fatty Acids ◽  
The United States ◽  
Dietary Oils

Abstract 16853: Dietary Improvements and the Preventable Cost of Cardiovascular Disease: Evidence From the Literature

Circulation ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 132 (suppl_3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Donglan Zhang ◽  
Mary E Cogswell ◽  
Guijing Wang
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Healthcare Cost ◽  
Healthcare Costs ◽  
Fruits And Vegetables ◽  
Sodium Intake ◽  
Saturated Fat ◽  
Cost Savings ◽  
The United States ◽  
Dietary Component ◽  
Dietary Components

Introduction: Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) risk has been linked to dietary components in many studies, but the associated reduction in CVD healthcare costs with dietary improvements has not been systematically evaluated. Hypothesis: CVD healthcare cost savings associated with an improvement in dietary metrics are substantial. Methods: We searched PubMed, Embase, CINAHL and ABI/Inform to identify population-based studies published between January 1990 and December 2014 on CVD healthcare costs related to a dietary component. The selected dietary components, in accordance with those identified by the American Heart Association in their 2010 Strategic Impact goals, included salt/sodium, sugar-sweetened beverages, fruits and vegetables, fish/omega-3 fatty acids, whole grains/fiber. Other selected dietary components, based on AHA’s secondary dietary metrics, were nuts, processed meat and saturated fat. For each dietary component, we evaluated the CVD healthcare cost savings if the current consumption level were to be changed. Results: In 329 articles obtained, 15 studies evaluated the healthcare costs associated with one or more of dietary components: salt/sodium (n=12); fruit and vegetables (n=1); meat (n=1); saturated fat (n=3). The majority of studies (n=11) used an incidence-based approach, and the remaining were prevalence-based analyses. Adjusting the costs to 2013 US dollar values using consumer price index and purchasing power parity exchange rate, reducing average sodium intake by 1.2 g/day could save $1794 per person per year in the United Kingdom. Reducing individual sodium intake to 2.3 g/day could save $1955 per person in the United States. Increasing consumption of fruits and vegetables from <0.5 cup / day to more than 1.5 cups / day could save $1481 per person in the United States. Conclusions: In conclusion, reducing sodium intake and increasing consumption of fruits and vegetables could substantially reduce CVD costs. Few studies were available on the cost savings associated with dietary components for cardiovascular health. These results suggest a need for economic studies using high-quality cost information and the most recent evidence to predict long-term cost savings.

scholarly journals Food-Based Dietary Guidelines for Seafood Do Not Translate into Increased Long-Chain Omega-3 Levels in the Diet for U.S. Consumers

Foods ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (8) ◽  
pp. 1816
Author(s):  
Michael F. Tlusty
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Fatty Acids ◽  
National Level ◽  
The United States ◽  
Dietary Guidelines ◽  
Omega 3 Fatty Acids ◽  
Omega 3 ◽  
Complete Understanding ◽  
The U.S ◽  
Long Chain

Humans under-consume fish, especially species high in long-chain omega-3 fatty acids. Food-based dietary guidelines are one means for nations to encourage the consumption of healthy, nutritious food. Here, associations between dietary omega-3 consumption and food-based dietary guidelines, gross domestic product, the ranked price of fish, and the proportions of marine fish available at a national level were assessed. Minor associations were found between consumption and variables, except for food-based dietary guidelines, where calling out seafood in FBDGs did not associate with greater consumption. This relationship was explored for consumers in the United States, and it was observed that the predominant seafood they ate, shrimp, resulted in little benefit for dietary omega-3 consumption. Seafood is listed under the protein category in the U.S. Dietary Guidelines, and aggregating seafood under this category may limit a more complete understanding of its nutrient benefits beyond protein.

scholarly journals Serum long chain omega-3 fatty acids and depression among adults in the United States: An analysis of NHANES 2011–2012

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 ◽  
pp. 100089
Author(s):  
Rachel A Murphy ◽  
Prasad P. Devarshi ◽  
Shauna Ekimura ◽  
Keri Marshall ◽  
Susan Hazels Mitmesser
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Fatty Acids ◽  
The United States ◽  
Omega 3 Fatty Acids ◽  
Omega 3 ◽  
Long Chain

scholarly journals Cost effectiveness analysis of implementing tuberculosis screening among applicants for non-immigrant U.S. work visas

Pneumonia ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bisma Ali Sayed ◽  
Drew L. Posey ◽  
Brian Maskery ◽  
La’Marcus T. Wingate ◽  
Martin S. Cetron
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Home Country ◽  
Screening Program ◽  
Cost Savings ◽  
The United States ◽  
Active Tuberculosis ◽  
Multiple Perspectives ◽  
Tuberculosis Screening ◽  
Hospitalization Costs ◽  
The U.S

Abstract Background While persons who receive immigrant and refugee visas are screened for active tuberculosis before admission into the United States, nonimmigrant visa applicants (NIVs) are not routinely screened and may enter the United States with infectious tuberculosis. Objectives We evaluated the costs and benefits of expanding pre-departure tuberculosis screening requirements to a subset of NIVs who arrive from a moderate (Mexico) or high (India) incidence tuberculosis country with temporary work visas. Methods We developed a decision tree model to evaluate the program costs and estimate the numbers of active tuberculosis cases that may be diagnosed in the United States in two scenarios: 1) “Screening”: screening and treatment for tuberculosis among NIVs in their home country with recommended U.S. follow-up for NIVs at elevated risk of active tuberculosis; and, 2) “No Screening” in their home country so that cases would be diagnosed passively and treatment occurs after entry into the United States. Costs were assessed from multiple perspectives, including multinational and U.S.-only perspectives. Results Under “Screening” versus “No Screening”, an estimated 179 active tuberculosis cases and 119 hospitalizations would be averted in the United States annually via predeparture treatment. From the U.S.-only perspective, this program would result in annual net cost savings of about $3.75 million. However, rom the multinational perspective, the screening program would cost $151,388 per U.S. case averted for Indian NIVs and $221,088 per U.S. case averted for Mexican NIVs. Conclusion From the U.S.-only perspective, the screening program would result in substantial cost savings in the form of reduced treatment and hospitalization costs. NIVs would incur increased pre-departure screening and treatment costs.

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