Fig 2.

All cause and cause specific mortality estimates across quarters of ultra-processed food intake (weight ratio) as defined by NOVA classification in Moli-sani Study cohort (n=22 895), using data obtained from multiple imputation. Hazard ratios with 95% confidence intervals obtained from multivariable cause specific Cox proportional hazards regression models including sex, age (continuous), energy intake (continuous), educational level (up to lower secondary, upper secondary, post-secondary), housing tenure (rent, 1 dwelling ownership, >1 dwelling ownership), smoking (never, current, former smokers), body mass index (continuous), leisure time physical activity (continuous), history of cancer (no/yes), history of cardiovascular disease (no/yes), diabetes (no/yes), hypertension (no/yes), hyperlipidaemia (no/yes), and residence (urban, rural). IHD=ischaemic heart disease