Western diet-induced pancreatic cancer

Abstract

In the Western world chronic disease plays a significant part in morbidity and mortality. These chronic illnesses are believed to be largely due to a loss of balance between genetic susceptibility and lifestyle factors such as nutrition, exercise, and exposure to toxic agents. Industrial era foods, including refined carbohydrates, saturated fats, and cereals have become the mainstay of diets in several developed nations. Such trends, once considered a luxury of the wealthy, are now being observed in all classes of society, along with the associated affect on human health.