TableĀ 4

Estimated CHD and stroke deaths prevented by achievement of a feasible scenario in specific food policy options by sex in Ireland, 2010

CHD deaths preventedStroke deaths prevented
MenWomenMenWomen
Food/nutrientDeaths prevented (minimum; maximum)Deaths prevented (minimum; maximum)Deaths prevented (minimum; maximum)Deaths prevented (minimum; maximum)
Trans fat140 (112; 168)27.7%36 (29; 43)27.9%30 (24; 36)11.2%19 (15; 23)11.2%
Saturated fat95 (76; 114)18.8%24 (19; 29)18.6%89 (71; 107)33.4%56 (45; 67)33.1%
Salt intake124 (99; 149)24.6%32 (26; 38)24.8%71 (57; 85)26.6%45 (36; 54)26.7%
Fruits/vegetables146 (117; 175)28.9%37 (30; 44)28.7%77 (62; 92)28.8%49 (39; 59)29.0%
Subtotal505 (404; 606)100%129 (103; 155)1100%267 (214; 320)100%169 (135; 203)100%
Total (CHD)634
Total (Stroke)436
  • CHD, Coronary heart disease.