Fish Consumption and Bladder Cancer Risk
Author Information
Author(s): Li Zhongyi, Yu Jianda, Miao Qilong, Sun Shuben, Sun Lingjun, Yang Houmen, Hou Liejun
Primary Institution: Department of Urology, the Affiliated Hospital of School of Medicine of Ningbo University, Ningbo, Zhejiang, China
Hypothesis
Is there an association between fish consumption and the risk of bladder cancer?
Conclusion
The study found no significant association between fish consumption and the risk of bladder cancer.
Supporting Evidence
- Five cohort and nine case-control studies were included in the meta-analysis.
- The combined relative risk showed a non-significant association between fish consumption and bladder cancer.
- Heterogeneity among studies was significant, indicating variability in results.
- Subgroup analyses did not show significant differences based on study design or geographical region.
- Further well-designed prospective studies are needed to explore the effect of fish on bladder cancer.
Takeaway
Eating fish doesn't seem to help prevent bladder cancer, according to this study.
Methodology
A meta-analysis of cohort and case-control studies was conducted to evaluate the relationship between fish consumption and bladder cancer risk.
Potential Biases
Potential publication bias was assessed but not found significant.
Limitations
The study included only published articles in English and did not account for the type of fish consumed, which may affect the results.
Participant Demographics
The studies included participants from various countries, including Europe, the US, Canada, Japan, and Uruguay.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.86
Confidence Interval
0.61-1.12
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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