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Area of Science:

  • Nutrition Science
  • Oncology
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Epidemiological evidence on the protective role of fish omega-3 fatty acids against breast cancer remains inconclusive.
  • This study investigated the association between fish and fish-derived omega-3 fatty acid intake and breast cancer risk.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the relationship between dietary fish consumption and breast cancer risk in Korean women.
  • To assess the impact of specific omega-3 fatty acids, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), on breast cancer risk.

Main Methods:

  • A case-control study involving 358 breast cancer patients and 360 controls.
  • Dietary intake assessed using a 103-item food frequency questionnaire, focusing on fatty and lean fish, EPA, and DHA.
  • Multivariate logistic regression analysis was employed to determine associations.

Main Results:

  • High intake of fatty fish was associated with significantly reduced breast cancer risk in both premenopausal (OR [95% CI]: 0.19 [0.08 to 0.45]) and postmenopausal women (OR [95% CI]: 0.27 [0.11 to 0.66]).
  • Increased intake of EPA and DHA from fish correlated with lower breast cancer risk in postmenopausal women.
  • Premenopausal women with the highest omega-3 fatty acid intake showed a significant reduction in breast cancer risk (OR [95% CI]: 0.46 [0.22 to 0.96]).

Conclusions:

  • Findings suggest that high consumption of fatty fish is linked to a decreased risk of developing breast cancer.
  • Dietary intake of omega-3 fatty acids, specifically EPA and DHA from fish, shows an inverse association with postmenopausal breast cancer risk.