Frequent Ramen consumption and increased mortality risk in specific subgroups: A Yamagata cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The frequent intake of ramen noodles may increase the risk of mortality from cardiovascular diseases and cancer. This study examined the association between ramen noodle intake frequency and mortality in Japan.

Methods

This study included 6,725 participants aged ≥40 years from a questionnaire survey of the Yamagata cohort study. The average frequency of noodle intake was classified into four groups (<1/month, 1-3 times/month, 1-2 times/week, and ≥3 times/week). Cox proportional hazard analysis was performed to clarify the association between intake frequency and mortality.

Results

The prevalence of ramen intake frequency was 18.9%, 46.7%, 27.0%, and 7.4% for <1/month, 1-3 times/month, 1-2 times/week, and ≥3 times/week, respectively. Participants with freque

SUBMITTER: Suzuki M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12337647 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature