Fruit, veges and population health casualties of Brexit

Author: Healthy Food Guide staff

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An unexpected, potentially fatal twist to the Brexit saga could lead to 12,400 extra English cardiovascular deaths over the next 10 years, according to international researchers. A study, published in The BMJ, noted the UK is highly dependent on imported fresh produce and prices are expected to rise, post-Brexit, with a subsequent reduction in consumption, which could well mean a drop in general wellness levels.

BMJ Open, January 2019

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Date modified: 14 February 2019

First published: Mar 2019

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