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Diet and cancer.

A B Lowenfels, M E Anderson

|April 1, 1977

Summary

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Dietary patterns significantly influence cancer incidence globally. Modifying diet long-term, considering factors like caloric intake and alcohol, may reduce cancer risks and mortality.

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Area of Science:

Epidemiology
Oncology
Nutritional Science

Background:

Global cancer incidence varies with population food intake patterns.
Dietary factors are implicated in the development of major neoplasms, including gastric and colon carcinomas.

Purpose of the Study:

To postulate the vital role of dietary factors in the genesis of gastric and colon carcinomas.
To highlight other variables that increase cancer risk, such as caloric intake and alcohol consumption.

Main Methods:

Correlation analysis of food intake patterns and cancer incidence across world populations.
Review of existing literature on dietary factors, caloric intake, nutritional status, carcinogen exposure, and alcohol consumption in relation to cancer risk.

Main Results:

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Positive correlation observed between differences in food intake patterns and cancer incidence.
Identification of total caloric intake, nutritional excess/deficit, carcinogen exposure, and alcohol consumption as significant risk factors.

Conclusions:

Dietary manipulation holds potential for reducing cancer morbidity and mortality.
Long-term dietary changes, informed by risk factor recognition, are crucial for cancer prevention strategies.