Lactose and benign ovarian tumours in a case–control study
2000
Lactose and Benign Ovarian Tumours
Sample size: 1150
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Britton J A, Westhoff C, Howe G R, Gammon M D
Primary Institution: Mt. Sinai School of Medicine
Hypothesis
Is there a relationship between lactose consumption and the risk of benign ovarian tumours?
Conclusion
The study found no increase in risk of benign ovarian tumours associated with lactose consumption.
Supporting Evidence
- No increase in risk was found for lactose consumption.
- Adjusted odds ratio for highest versus lowest quartile of lactose was 0.82.
Takeaway
The study looked at whether eating lactose affects the chances of getting benign ovarian tumours, and it found that it doesn't.
Methodology
A case-control study involving 746 women with benign ovarian tumours and 404 matched community controls.
Participant Demographics
Women aged and hospital frequency matched to the expected case distribution.
Statistical Information
Confidence Interval
95% CI 0.57–1.20
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