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Diet, aging, and cancer

J S Goodwin1, M Brodwick

  • 1University of Texas Medical Branch Center on Aging, Galveston, USA.

Clinics in Geriatric Medicine
|November 1, 1995
PubMed
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Consuming fruits and vegetables significantly lowers cancer risk, with low intake doubling risk. Promoting fruit and vegetable consumption offers substantial clinical benefits for cancer prevention.

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Area of Science:

  • Epidemiology
  • Nutritional Science
  • Oncology

Background:

  • Geographic variations in cancer incidence suggest diet plays a significant role.
  • Large differences in cancer rates across populations highlight the potential impact of dietary components.
  • Epidemiological studies often reveal substantial cancer risk differences associated with dietary habits.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the association between diet, specifically fruit and vegetable intake, and cancer incidence.
  • To evaluate the magnitude of cancer risk associated with varying levels of fruit and vegetable consumption.
  • To assess the public health implications of fruit and vegetable intake recommendations.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of epidemiological data on diet-cancer associations.

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  • Comparison of cancer incidence rates across different geographical regions.
  • Evaluation of relative risks associated with low versus high fruit and vegetable consumption.

    • Main Results:

    • Low fruit and vegetable consumption is associated with a greater than two-fold increased risk of cancer.
    • High fruit and vegetable intake, as recommended (five servings daily), is linked to cancer protection.
    • Antioxidant nutrients (Vitamins C, E, carotenoids) found in fruits and vegetables are implicated in cancer prevention.

    Conclusions:

    • Epidemiological evidence strongly supports a protective role for fruits and vegetables against cancer.
    • Low fruit and vegetable intake represents a significant risk factor for cancer, comparable to smoking.
    • Promoting increased consumption of fruits and vegetables is crucial for public health and cancer risk reduction.