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A case control study on prostate cancer in Delhi
Brijbhushan Tyagi1, Nalliah Manoharan, Vinod Raina
1Delhi Cancer Registry, Dr. BRA Institute Rotary Cancer Hospital, All India Institue of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India. btyagi51@yahoo.co.in
Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention : APJCP
|September 17, 2010
Summary
This study found that smoking and alcohol increase prostate cancer risk in Delhi. Dietary factors like tea and citrus fruits may reduce risk, while eggs, fish, and sunflower oil showed a marginal increase in risk.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Epidemiology
- Public Health
Background:
- Prostate cancer is a leading cancer in Delhi, with increasing incidence in North India.
- Understanding risk factors is crucial for targeted prevention strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify potential risk factors for prostate cancer in the Delhi population.
- To investigate associations between lifestyle, diet, and prostate cancer risk.
Main Methods:
- A population-based case-control study was conducted in Delhi.
- Prostate cancer cases were matched with two controls each.
- Data collected on smoking, alcohol, family history, and dietary habits.
Main Results:
- Past smoking and current alcohol consumption significantly elevated prostate cancer risk.
- Increased dietary intake of tea, citrus fruits, and melon was associated with reduced risk.
- Consumption of eggs, fish, and sunflower oil showed a marginal increase in risk; vasectomy was not significantly associated.
Conclusions:
- Smoking and alcohol are significant risk factors for prostate cancer in Delhi.
- Dietary modifications, including increased consumption of tea and fruits, may be protective.
- Further research is needed to clarify the role of specific dietary components and vasectomy.
