Diet patterns and risk of squamous cell oesophageal carcinoma: A case-control study in Uruguay

Eduardo De Stefani, Hugo Deneo-Pellegrini, Alvaro L. Ronco, Paolo Boffetta, Pelayo Correa, Maria Mendilaharsu, Gisele Acosta, Aldo Quarneti, Cecilia Silva

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Abstract

Background: Oesophageal cancer presents high incidence rates in the so-called Brazilian-Uruguayan belt. Materials and Methods: The present study included 1,170 participants (234 cases and 936 controls) which were analyzed by unconditional multiple logistic regression in order to examine risk of oesophageal squamous cell carcinoma (OESCC) associated with several food groups. Results: Boiled red meat (OR 2.59, 95%CI 1.69-3.97), lamb meat (OR 1.64, 95%CI 1.07-2.51), processed meat (OR 1.49, 95%CI 1.01-2.21), whole milk (OR 1.78, 1.19-1.68), fresh vegetables and fruits (OR 0.42, 95%CI 0.27-0.63), mate consumption (OR 2.04, 95%CI 1.32-3.16), and black tea (OR 0.10, 95%CI 0.04-0.28) were significantly associated with risk of OESCC. Conclusions: Hot beverages (mate) and hot foods (boiled meat) appear to be important determinants in the risk of OESCC, allowing the penetration of carcinogens in tobacco and alcohol into the oesophageal mucosa.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2765-2769
Number of pages5
JournalAsian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
Volume15
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - 2014

Keywords

  • Black tea
  • Brazilian-Uruguayan belt
  • Hot beverages
  • Hot foods
  • Mate drinks

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