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In the multivariable adjusted models, intake of total soy products was not significantly associated with total mortality. Compared with the lowest fifth of total soy product intake, the hazard ratios in the highest fifth were 0.98 (95% confidence interval 0.91 to 1.06, P<jats:sub>trend<\/jats:sub>=0.43) in men and 0.98 (0.89 to 1.08, P<jats:sub>trend<\/jats:sub>=0.46) in women. Intake of fermented soy products was inversely associated with all cause mortality in both sexes (highest versus lowest fifth: 0.90 (0.83 to 0.97), P<jats:sub>trend<\/jats:sub>=0.05 in men, and 0.89 (0.80 to 0.98), P<jats:sub>trend<\/jats:sub>=0.01 in women). Natto showed significant and inverse associations with total cardiovascular disease related mortality in both sexes.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title><jats:p>In this study a higher intake of fermented soy was associated with a lower risk of mortality. A significant association between intake of total soy products and all cause mortality was not, however, observed. 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