Influence of the Mediterranean diet on the risk of cancers of the upper aerodigestive tract.

13 Oct 2003Bosetti C, Gallus S, Trichopoulou A, Talamini R, Franceschi S, Negri E, La Vecchia C.

This study provides evidence that an a priori defined nutritional pattern, which includes several aspects of the Mediterranean diet, favorably affects the risk of cancers of the upper aerodigestive tract.

Case-control study
3 effects
8 years
4684 subjects

Reported Outcomes

DeterminantsOutcomeDetails

Mediterranean diet Nutrition risk & protective factor
Minor Protective Factor Mediterranean diet
Nutrition

Oral cavity and pharynx cancer Digestive outcome
Minor decreased risk of Oral cavity and phary...
Digestive system

Moderate evidence
-60.0%

Mediterranean diet Nutrition risk & protective factor
Minor Protective Factor Mediterranean diet
Nutrition

Oesophagus cancer Digestive outcome
Minor decreased risk of Oesophagus cancer
Digestive system

Moderate evidence
-74.0%

Mediterranean diet Nutrition risk & protective factor
Minor Protective Factor Mediterranean diet
Nutrition

Larynx cancer Respiratory outcome
Minor decreased risk of Larynx cancer
Respiratory system

Moderate evidence
-77.0%