Dietary fat and breast cancer risk revisited: a meta-analysis of the published literature
2003
Dietary Fat and Breast Cancer Risk: A Meta-Analysis
Sample size: 25015
publication
10 minutes
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Boyd N F, Stone J, Vogt K N, Connelly B S, Martin L J, Minkin S
Primary Institution: Ontario Cancer Institute
Hypothesis
Is there a relationship between dietary fat intake and breast cancer risk?
Conclusion
Higher dietary fat intake is associated with an increased risk of breast cancer.
Supporting Evidence
- Studies show a strong correlation between dietary fat intake and breast cancer incidence.
- Meta-analysis included over 140 studies on dietary fat and breast cancer risk.
- Results indicate that dietary fat is a promoter of mammary carcinogenesis.
Takeaway
Eating more fat might make you more likely to get breast cancer.
Methodology
Meta-analysis of 45 studies examining dietary fat intake and breast cancer risk.
Potential Biases
Potential recall bias in dietary reporting.
Limitations
Variability in study design and dietary assessment methods may affect results.
Participant Demographics
Studies included women from various countries, with a total of 25,015 breast cancer cases.
Statistical Information
P-Value
1.13
Confidence Interval
1.03–1.25
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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