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Cancer risk and diet in India.

R Sinha1, D E Anderson, S S McDonald

  • 1Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland, 20892-7273, USA. sinhar@nih.gov

Journal of Postgraduate Medicine
|November 5, 2003
PubMed
Summary

The Indian diet, rich in spices like turmeric, may offer cancer prevention benefits. Further research is needed to understand its role in public health strategies for diverse Indian populations.

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Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Nutritional Science
  • Public Health

Background:

  • India exhibits diverse populations and diets, with rising cancer rates linked to lifestyle changes and urbanization.
  • While oral and esophageal cancer rates are high, colorectal, prostate, and lung cancer rates are low in India.
  • Cancer and chronic disease rates increase in Indian immigrants, suggesting dietary shifts play a role.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the role of the diverse Indian diet in cancer causation and prevention.
  • To investigate specific Indian dietary components, such as spices, for cancer-preventive properties.
  • To highlight the need for culturally relevant cancer prevention programs in India.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing studies on Indian diet and cancer incidence.

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  • Focus on traditional Indian dietary patterns, vegetarianism, and spices like turmeric (curcumin).
  • Identification of research gaps, particularly the lack of prospective studies.

    • Main Results:

    • The Indian diet's role in cancer causation and prevention remains largely unknown.
    • Certain Indian dietary components, including turmeric, cumin, chilies, and plant seeds, are being investigated for cancer-preventive potential.
    • Dietary changes post-migration are associated with increased chronic disease rates.

    Conclusions:

    • The Indian diet's unique composition warrants further investigation for its impact on cancer.
    • Culturally sensitive cancer prevention strategies are essential for India's diverse population.
    • Research into specific food components like curcumin is crucial for developing targeted interventions.