Animal products, calcium and protein and prostate cancer risk in the Netherlands Cohort Study
1999
Animal Products and Prostate Cancer Risk
Sample size: 58279
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Schuurman A G, Brandt P A van den, Dorant E, Goldbohm R A
Primary Institution: Maastricht University
Hypothesis
Are dietary factors related to advanced prostate tumors?
Conclusion
Animal products are not strongly related to prostate cancer risk.
Supporting Evidence
- The study analyzed data from 58,279 men.
- 642 prostate cancer cases were available for analysis after follow-up.
- No associations were found for fresh meat, fish, cheese, and eggs.
- Positive trends in risk were found for cured meat and milk products.
Takeaway
Eating animal products like meat and dairy doesn't seem to increase the risk of prostate cancer.
Methodology
The study involved a cohort of men who completed food frequency questionnaires and were followed for 6.3 years.
Limitations
The study could not confirm a strong relationship between dietary factors and advanced prostate tumors.
Participant Demographics
Men aged 55–69 years from the Netherlands.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.04 and 0.02
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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