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Impact of seaweed intake on health. Eur J Clin Nutr 2020; 75:877-889. [PMID: 32908248 DOI: 10.1038/s41430-020-00739-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2020] [Revised: 08/06/2020] [Accepted: 08/25/2020] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Seaweeds contain minerals, vitamins, soluble dietary fibers, and flavonoids, which are regarded as preventive agents against lifestyle-related diseases. Seaweeds are consumed commonly in East Asian countries including Japan. Thus, intake of seaweeds might contribute to Japanese longevity via prevention of lifestyle-related diseases. Recently, two large Japanese cohort studies have reported the association of seaweed intake with reduced risk of cardiovascular diseases. On the other hand, seaweeds also contain iodine and heavy metals such as arsenic species, which are considered to have adverse effects on health. We here reviewed studies of the association between seaweed intake and mortality from or incidence of cancer and cardiovascular diseases, and their risk factors such as blood pressure or serum lipids. We also summarized the adverse effects of iodine and arsenic species in seaweeds. Although seaweeds have not been widely consumed in Western countries, dietary diversification and an increased proportion of immigrants from East Asia may increase seaweed consumption in those countries. Further epidemiological studies including observational and interventional studies are necessary to clarify the effects of seaweeds on disease and health.
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Fardet A, Richonnet C, Mazur A. Association between consumption of fruit or processed fruit and chronic diseases and their risk factors: a systematic review of meta-analyses. Nutr Rev 2019; 77:376-387. [DOI: 10.1093/nutrit/nuz004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
Affiliation(s)
- Anthony Fardet
- University of Clermont Auvergne, French National Institute for Agricultural Research (INRA), Human Nutrition Unit, Clermont-Ferrand, France
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- University of Clermont Auvergne, French National Institute for Agricultural Research (INRA), Human Nutrition Unit, Clermont-Ferrand, France
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Yamagiwa Y, Sawada N, Shimazu T, Yamaji T, Goto A, Takachi R, Ishihara J, Iwasaki M, Inoue M, Tsugane S. Fruit and vegetable intake and pancreatic cancer risk in a population‐based cohort study in Japan. Int J Cancer 2018; 144:1858-1866. [DOI: 10.1002/ijc.31894] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2018] [Revised: 09/06/2018] [Accepted: 09/13/2018] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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- Yoko Yamagiwa
- Epidemiology and Prevention GroupCenter for Public Health Science, National Cancer Center Tokyo Japan
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- Epidemiology and Prevention GroupCenter for Public Health Science, National Cancer Center Tokyo Japan
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- Epidemiology and Prevention GroupCenter for Public Health Science, National Cancer Center Tokyo Japan
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- Epidemiology and Prevention GroupCenter for Public Health Science, National Cancer Center Tokyo Japan
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- Epidemiology and Prevention GroupCenter for Public Health Science, National Cancer Center Tokyo Japan
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- Faculty of Human Life and Environment, Department of Food Science and NutritionNara Women's University Nara Japan
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- Department of Food and Life ScienceSchool of Life and Environmental Science, Azabu University Kanagawa Japan
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- Epidemiology and Prevention GroupCenter for Public Health Science, National Cancer Center Tokyo Japan
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- Epidemiology and Prevention GroupCenter for Public Health Science, National Cancer Center Tokyo Japan
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- Epidemiology and Prevention GroupCenter for Public Health Science, National Cancer Center Tokyo Japan
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Abdelrehim MG, Mahfouz EM, Ewis AA, Seedhom AE, Afifi HM, Shebl FM. Dietary Factors Associated with Pancreatic Cancer Risk in
Minia, Egypt: Principal Component Analysis. Asian Pac J Cancer Prev 2018; 19:449-455. [PMID: 29480075 PMCID: PMC5980933 DOI: 10.22034/apjcp.2018.19.2.449] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Background: Pancreatic cancer (PC) is a serious and rapidly progressing malignancy. Identifying risk factors including dietary elements is important to develop preventive strategies. This study focused on possible links between diet and PC. Methods: We conducted a case-control study including all PC patients diagnosed at Minia Cancer Center and controls from general population from June 2014 to December 2015. Dietary data were collected directly through personal interviews. Principal component analysis (PCA) was performed to identify dietary groups. The data were analyzed using crude odds ratios (ORs) and multivariable logistic regression with adjusted ORs and 95% confidence intervals (CIs). Results: A total of 75 cases and 149 controls were included in the study. PCA identified six dietary groups, labeled as cereals and grains, vegetables, proteins, dairy products, fruits, and sugars. Bivariate analysis showed that consumption of vegetables, fruits, sugars, and total energy intake were associated with change in PC risk. In multivariable-adjusted models comparing highest versus lowest levels of intake, we observed significant lower odds of PC in association with vegetable intake (OR 0.24; 95% CI, 0.07-0.85, P=0.012) and a higher likelihood with the total energy intake (OR 9.88; 95% CI, 2.56-38.09, P<0.0001). There was also a suggested link between high fruit consumption and reduced odds of PC. Conclusions: The study supports the association between dietary factors and the odds of PC development in Egypt. It was found that higher energy intake is associated with an increase in likelihood of PC, while increased vegetable consumption is associated with a lower odds ratio.
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- Marwa G Abdelrehim
- Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Minia University, Minia, Egypt.,Department of Chronic Disease Epidemiology, Yale School of Public Health, Yale University, New Haven, CT, USA.
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Zhao Z, Yu P, Feng X, Yin Z, Wang S, Qiu Z, Zhao Q. No associations between fruit and vegetable consumption and pancreatic cancer risk: a meta-analysis of prospective studies. Oncotarget 2017; 9:32250-32261. [PMID: 30181814 PMCID: PMC6114958 DOI: 10.18632/oncotarget.23128] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2017] [Accepted: 11/14/2017] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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The associations between fruit and vegetable consumption and pancreatic cancer risk are inconclusive. We conducted a meta-analysis of prospective studies to investigate the associations. The search was conducted systemically using the PubMed and EMBASE databases up to March 2017. Relative risks and 95% confidence intervals for the highest versus lowest consumption and dose-response analyses were assessed. Subtype and subgroup analyses were performed. Twelve studies were eligible. The summary relative risks of the highest versus lowest consumption were 0.95 (0.80–1.12) for total fruits and vegetables without heterogeneity (I2 = 0%, P = 0.44), 0.96 (0.82–1.12) for fruits without low heterogeneity (I2 = 37%, P = 0.12) and 0.94 (0.84–1.06) for vegetables with low heterogeneity (I2 = 9%, P= 0.36). Dose-response analyses also showed no significantly inverse associations for each 100 g/day increase; the summary relative risks were 1.00 (0.98–1.02) for total fruits and vegetables, 1.01 (0.97–1.05) for fruits and 1.00 (0.97–1.03) for vegetables. The results of subtype analyses were consistent with the fruit and vegetable analyses; the relative risks were 0.97 (0.80–1.17) for citrus fruit without low heterogeneity (I2 = 39%, P = 0.15) and 0.89 (0.76–1.05) for cruciferous vegetables without low heterogeneity (I2 = 14%, P= 0.32). In conclusion, this meta-analysis does not support significant associations between fruit and vegetable consumption and pancreatic cancer risk.
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- Zhanwei Zhao
- Department of Surgery, Navy General Hospital of PLA, Beijing, China.,Xijing Hospital of Digestive Diseases, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Xijing Hospital of Digestive Diseases, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Xijing Hospital of Digestive Diseases, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Shaanxi Maternal and Child Health Hospital, Shaanxi Province, Xi'an, China
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- Xijing Hospital of Digestive Diseases, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- The General Hospital of The People's Liberation Army, Department of General Surgery, Beijing, China
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- Xijing Hospital of Digestive Diseases, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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Grosso G, Micek A, Godos J, Pajak A, Sciacca S, Galvano F, Boffetta P. Health risk factors associated with meat, fruit and vegetable consumption in cohort studies: A comprehensive meta-analysis. PLoS One 2017; 12:e0183787. [PMID: 28850610 PMCID: PMC5574618 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0183787] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2016] [Accepted: 08/11/2017] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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The aim of this study was to perform a meta-analysis to test the association between red, processed, and total meat, as well as fruit and vegetable consumption, and selected health risk factors, including body weight status, smoking habit, physical activity level, level of education, and alcohol drinking in cohort studies on non-communicable disease. A systematic search of electronic databases was performed to identify relevant articles published up to March 2017. In a two-stage approach, frequency-weighted linear regression coefficients were first calculated for each variable, and then combined across studies through meta-regression. Ninety-eight studies including 20 on red meat, 6 on processed meat, 12 on total meat, 37 on fruit and vegetable combined, 21 on fruit and 24 on vegetable consumption were analyzed. Intake of red meat was positively associated with BMI, percentage of overweight and obese, low physical activity, and current and ever smoking and inversely associated with percentage of non-smokers and high physically active individuals. Similar associations were found for red meat were found, although based on fewer data. Intake of fruits and vegetables was positively associated with prevalence of non-smokers, high education and high physical activity, and similar results were found when examining fruit and vegetable consumption separately. Stratification by geographical area revealed that some associations were stronger in US rather than European or Asian cohorts. In conclusions, the distribution of health risk factors associated with high meat and fruit/vegetable consumption may differ from those of low-consumers. Some of these differences may mediate, confound, or modify the relation between diet and non-communicable disease risk.
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- Giuseppe Grosso
- Integrated Cancer Registry of Catania-Messina-Siracusa-Enna, Azienda Ospedaliera Policlinico-Universitaria “Vittorio Emanuele”, Catania, Italy
- The Need for Nutrition Education/Innovation Programme (NNEdPro), University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom
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- Department of Epidemiology and Population Studies, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Krakow, Poland
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- Integrated Cancer Registry of Catania-Messina-Siracusa-Enna, Azienda Ospedaliera Policlinico-Universitaria “Vittorio Emanuele”, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Epidemiology and Population Studies, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Krakow, Poland
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- Integrated Cancer Registry of Catania-Messina-Siracusa-Enna, Azienda Ospedaliera Policlinico-Universitaria “Vittorio Emanuele”, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical and Biotechnological Sciences, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Tisch Cancer Institute, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, United States of America
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Lu PY, Shu L, Shen SS, Chen XJ, Zhang XY. Dietary Patterns and Pancreatic Cancer Risk: A Meta-Analysis. Nutrients 2017; 9:nu9010038. [PMID: 28067765 PMCID: PMC5295082 DOI: 10.3390/nu9010038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2016] [Revised: 12/13/2016] [Accepted: 12/23/2016] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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A number of studies have examined the associations between dietary patterns and pancreatic cancer risk, but the findings have been inconclusive. Herein, we conducted this meta-analysis to assess the associations between dietary patterns and the risk of pancreatic cancer. MEDLINE (provided by the National Library of Medicine) and EBSCO (Elton B. Stephens Company) databases were searched for relevant articles published up to May 2016 that identified common dietary patterns. Thirty-two studies met the inclusion criteria and were finally included in this meta-analysis. A reduced risk of pancreatic cancer was shown for the highest compared with the lowest categories of healthy patterns (odds ratio, OR = 0.86; 95% confidence interval, CI: 0.77–0.95; p = 0.004) and light–moderate drinking patterns (OR = 0.90; 95% CI: 0.83–0.98; p = 0.02). There was evidence of an increased risk for pancreatic cancer in the highest compared with the lowest categories of western-type pattern (OR = 1.24; 95% CI: 1.06–1.45; p = 0.008) and heavy drinking pattern (OR = 1.29; 95% CI: 1.10–1.48; p = 0.002). The results of this meta-analysis demonstrate that healthy and light–moderate drinking patterns may decrease the risk of pancreatic cancer, whereas western-type and heavy drinking patterns may increase the risk of pancreatic cancer. Additional prospective studies are needed to confirm these findings.
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- Pei-Ying Lu
- Department of Geriatrics, Zhejiang Hospital, Xihu District, Hangzhou 310013, China.
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- Department of Nutrition, Zhejiang Hospital, Xihu District, Hangzhou 310013, China.
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- Department of Geriatrics, Zhejiang Hospital, Xihu District, Hangzhou 310013, China.
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- Department of Geriatrics, Zhejiang Hospital, Xihu District, Hangzhou 310013, China.
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- Department of Nutrition, Zhejiang Hospital, Xihu District, Hangzhou 310013, China.
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Waly MI, Al Alawi AA, Al Marhoobi IM, Rahman MS. Red Seaweed (Hypnea Bryodies and Melanothamnus Somalensis) Extracts Counteracting Azoxymethane-Induced Hepatotoxicity in Rats. Asian Pac J Cancer Prev 2016; 17:5071-5074. [PMID: 28122436 PMCID: PMC5454638 DOI: 10.22034/apjcp.2016.17.12.5071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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Background: Azoxymethane (AOM) is a well-known colon cancer-inducing agent in experimental animals via
mechanisms that include oxidative stress in rat colon and liver tissue. Few studies have investigated AOM-induced
oxidative stress in rat liver tissue. Red seaweeds of the genera Hypnea Bryodies and Melanothamnus Somalensis
are rich in polyphenolic compounds that may suppress cancer through antioxidant properties, yet limited research
has been carried out to investigate their anti-carcinogenic and antioxidant influence against AOM-induced oxidative
stress in rat liver. Objective: This study aims to determine protective effects of red seaweed (Hypnea Bryodies and
Melanothamnus Somalensis) extracts against AOM-induced hepatotoxicity and oxidative stress. Materials and
Methods: Sprague–Dawley rats received intraperitoneal injections of AOM, 15 mg/kg body weight, once a week for
two consecutive weeks and then orally administered red seaweed (100 mg/kg body-weight) extracts for sixteen weeks.
At the end of the experiment all animals were overnight fasted then sacrificed and blood and liver tissues were collected.
Results: AOM treatment significantly decreased serum liver markers and induced hepatic oxidative stress as evidenced
by increased liver tissue homogenate levels of nitric oxide and malondialdehyde, decreased total antioxidant capacity
and glutathione, and inhibition of antioxidant enzymes (catalase, glutathione peroxidase, glutathione S-transferase,
glutathione reductase and superoxide dismutase). Both red seaweed extracts abolished the AOM-associated oxidative
stress and protected against liver injury as evidenced by increased serum levels of liver function markers. In addition,
histological findings confirmed protective effects of the two red seaweed extracts against AOM-induced liver injury.
Conclusion: Our findings indicate that red seaweed (Hypnea Bryodies and Melanothamnus Somalensis) extracts
counteracted oxidative stress-induced hepatotoxicity in a rat model of colon cancer.
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- Mostafa Ibrahim Waly
- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, College of Agricultural and Marine Sciences, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat,
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Barone E, Corrado A, Gemignani F, Landi S. Environmental risk factors for pancreatic cancer: an update. Arch Toxicol 2016; 90:2617-2642. [PMID: 27538405 DOI: 10.1007/s00204-016-1821-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2016] [Accepted: 08/04/2016] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Pancreatic cancer (PC) is one of the most aggressive diseases. Only 10 % of all PC cases are thought to be due to genetic factors. Here, we analyzed the most recently published case-control association studies, meta-analyses, and cohort studies with the aim to summarize the main environmental factors that could have a role in PC. Among the most dangerous agents involved in the initiation phase, there are the inhalation of cigarette smoke, and the exposure to mutagenic nitrosamines, organ-chlorinated compounds, heavy metals, and ionizing radiations. Moreover, pancreatitis, high doses of alcohol drinking, the body microbial infections, obesity, diabetes, gallstones and/or cholecystectomy, and the accumulation of asbestos fibers seem to play a crucial role in the progression of the disease. However, some of these agents act both as initiators and promoters in pancreatic acinar cells. Protective agents include dietary flavonoids, marine omega-3, vitamin D, fruit, vegetables, and the habit of regular physical activity. The identification of the factors involved in PC initiation and progression could be of help in establishing novel therapeutic approaches by targeting the molecular signaling pathways responsive to these stimuli. Moreover, the identification of these factors could facilitate the development of strategies for an early diagnosis or measures of risk reduction for high-risk people.
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- Elisa Barone
- Genetic Unit, Department of Biology, University of Pisa, Via Derna, 1, 56121, Pisa, Italy
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- Genetic Unit, Department of Biology, University of Pisa, Via Derna, 1, 56121, Pisa, Italy
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- Genetic Unit, Department of Biology, University of Pisa, Via Derna, 1, 56121, Pisa, Italy
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- Genetic Unit, Department of Biology, University of Pisa, Via Derna, 1, 56121, Pisa, Italy.
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Bae JM. The necessity of an observational study on the interactions between allergic history and citrus fruit intake for the prevention of pancreatic cancer. Epidemiol Health 2015. [PMID: 26206474 PMCID: PMC4505181 DOI: 10.4178/epih/e2015028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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While the main product of Jeju Island is citrus fruit and the prevalence of atopic dermatitis among the students who live there is relatively high, the incidence of pancreatic cancer is lowest in Korea. Systematic reviews reporting allergic history and intake of citrus fruit as protective factors against pancreatic cancer (PCC) were published in 2005 and 2008, respectively. Although there were discrepancies in the results of the subgroup analyses between case-control and cohort studies, it is necessary to evaluate an interaction effect between allergic history and intake of citrus fruits on PCC risk.
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- Jong-Myon Bae
- Department of Preventive Medicine, Jeju National University School of Medicine, Jeju, Korea
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