Risk Factors for Oesophageal Cancer in Women
Author Information
Author(s): Sharp L, Chilvers C E D, Cheng K K, McKinney P A, Logan R F A, Cook-Mozaffari P, Ahmed A, Day N E
Primary Institution: Department of Medicine & Therapeutics, University of Aberdeen
Hypothesis
What are the risk factors for squamous cell carcinoma of the oesophagus in women?
Conclusion
Eating salads and having a light breakfast may protect against oesophageal cancer, while drinking tea and smoking are risk factors.
Supporting Evidence
- Eating salads was associated with a lower risk of oesophageal cancer.
- Having a light breakfast was also linked to reduced cancer risk.
- Drinking tea was identified as a risk factor for oesophageal cancer.
- There was a significant trend with the temperature of hot drinks consumed.
- Alcohol consumption did not show a relationship with cancer risk.
- Years of smoking showed a significant trend with cancer risk.
- Aspirin consumption had a protective effect in English centres.
Takeaway
This study found that some foods can help protect against a type of throat cancer, while other habits like drinking hot tea and smoking can increase the risk.
Methodology
A population-based matched case–control study with interviews about lifestyle and medical history.
Participant Demographics
Women in four regions of England and Scotland.
Statistical Information
P-Value
P = 0.03
Confidence Interval
95% CI 0.20–0.92
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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