Development and application of the TFA macrosimulation model: a case study of modelling the impact of trans fatty acid (TFA) elimination policies in Brazil

Abstract Introduction The consumption of trans-fatty acids (TFA) is directly associated with cardiovascular disease risk and is responsible for a significant health burden globally. The policy strategies for reducing TFA include limiting their content in foods and eliminating partially hydrogenated...

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Main Authors: Eduardo Augusto Fernandes Nilson, Neha Khandpur, Fabio da Silva Gomes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-11-01
Series:BMC Public Health
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-022-14361-9