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Adherence to healthy plant-based diets (PDI) is associated with a reduced risk of ovarian cancer. Conversely, diets high in unhealthy plant foods (uPDI) increase ovarian cancer risk, highlighting the importance of diet quality.

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  • Oncology
  • Epidemiology

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  • Plant-based diets are increasingly recognized for their health benefits.
  • The specific impact of different types of plant-based diets on ovarian cancer risk remains an area of active investigation.
  • Understanding dietary patterns is crucial for developing targeted cancer prevention strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between adherence to plant-based diets, categorized by healthy and unhealthy components, and the risk of developing ovarian cancer.
  • To quantify the risk of ovarian cancer associated with overall, healthy, and unhealthy plant-based diet indices (PDI, hPDI, uPDI).

Main Methods:

  • A case-control study was conducted in Italy involving 1031 ovarian cancer cases and 2411 controls.
  • Dietary intake was assessed using a validated food frequency questionnaire to calculate PDI, hPDI, and uPDI.
  • Logistic regression models were employed to estimate odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs), adjusting for potential confounders.

Main Results:

  • Higher adherence to overall (PDI) and healthy (hPDI) plant-based diets showed an inverse relationship with ovarian cancer risk (OR=0.70 and OR=0.67, respectively, for the highest vs. lowest quartile).
  • Conversely, a higher intake of unhealthy plant foods (uPDI) was associated with an increased risk of ovarian cancer (OR=1.78).
  • Consistent associations were observed across various demographic and lifestyle strata, including age, family history, and menopausal status.

Conclusions:

  • Plant-based diets can favorably influence ovarian cancer risk, with the quality of plant foods being a critical factor.
  • Diets emphasizing healthy plant foods may contribute to reducing ovarian cancer risk.
  • Public health initiatives should promote dietary patterns rich in healthy plant-based foods for ovarian cancer prevention.