Dietary inflammatory index and mortality: a cohort longitudinal study in a Mediterranean area

Background Higher Dietary Inflammatory Index ( DII ®) scores are associated with increased morbidity and mortality. However, little is known about the effects of DII on mortality in Mediterranean countries. Therefore, in the present study, we aimed to investigate the potential association between DII scores and overall, cancer and cardiovascular disease ( CVD ) mortality in people living in a Mediterranean area. Methods DII scores were...