Food Patterns and Prostate Cancer in Jamaican Men
Author Information
Author(s): Maria Jackson, Susan Walker, Candace Simpson, Norma McFarlane-Anderson, Franklyn Bennett
Primary Institution: University of the West Indies, Mona, Kingston, Jamaica
Hypothesis
Are food patterns associated with prostate cancer in Jamaican men?
Conclusion
Dietary patterns identified in our sample were not associated with risk of prostate cancer.
Supporting Evidence
- Four dietary patterns were identified: healthy, carbohydrate, sugary foods, and organ meat and fast food.
- No significant associations were found between any food patterns and prostate cancer risk.
- The healthy dietary pattern showed an inverse non-significant association with prostate cancer.
- Further investigations are needed to better define cancer-free subjects and dietary measurements.
Takeaway
The study looked at how different diets might affect prostate cancer risk in Jamaican men, but found no link between what they ate and their cancer risk.
Methodology
Case-control study with dietary assessment using food frequency questionnaire.
Potential Biases
Potential underreporting of family history of prostate cancer among participants.
Limitations
The study may have included undiagnosed prostate cancer cases as cancer-free subjects, which could obscure associations.
Participant Demographics
204 prostate cancer cases and 204 matched controls, all Jamaican men attending urology clinics.
Statistical Information
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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