Risk Factors in Ovarian Cancer
Author Information
Author(s): M. Koch
Primary Institution: Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Oncology, Alberta
Hypothesis
What are the risk factors associated with different types of epithelial ovarian cancer?
Conclusion
The study found differences in risk factors related to smoking habits among patients with different types of epithelial ovarian cancer.
Supporting Evidence
- 200 patients were included in the study, representing 92% of all cases diagnosed in Alberta during the study period.
- Patients were separated into four groups based on their cancer type for analysis.
- The study found that smoking habits were associated with differences in risk factors among the cancer types.
Takeaway
This study looked at what might cause different types of ovarian cancer and found that smoking could be a factor.
Methodology
Patients were interviewed about their medical history and categorized into different groups based on their cancer type.
Limitations
The study only shows differences due to smoking habits and suggests that more detailed information on other factors is needed.
Participant Demographics
Patients included were diagnosed with ovarian cancer in Alberta between 1984 and 1986.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.049
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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