Another important cause of death that doesn't get mentioned often in discussions about saturated fat, is stroke... otherwise known as a cerebrovascular accident.
A stroke happens when there is a disruption in blood flow to the brain, either due to a blockage or bleeding.
Strokes are actually the second most common cause of death in the world, accounting for 6.15 million deaths in the year 2008 alone (64).
In 2008, strokes killed 6.15 million, while heart disease killed 7.25 million... judging by these numbers, stroke is almost as significant as heart disease when it comes to mortality in the population.
Observational studies show that saturated fat is associated with a significantly lower risk of stroke, although some studies show no effect (65, 66, 67, 68).
BOTTOM LINE:Consumption of saturated fat is associated with a lower risk of stroke in many studies. Stroke is the second most common cause of death worldwide.
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