Dairy, calcium, vitamin D and ovarian cancer risk in African–American women

25 Oct 2016Bo Qin, Patricia G Moorman, Anthony J Alberg, Jill S Barnholtz-Sloan, Melissa Bondy, Michele L Cote, Ellen Funkhouser, Edward S Peters, Ann G Schwartz, Paul Terry, Joellen M Schildkraut and Elisa V Bandera

Our findings suggest that a high-calcium, low-lactose diet, and sun exposure in summer months may reduce the risk of ovarian cancer in African–American women.

Cohort Study
3 effects
1146 subjects

Reported Outcomes

DeterminantsOutcomeDetails

Cow milk (A1 β-casein) Beverage risk & protective factor
Risk Factor Cow milk (A1 β-casein)
Beverage

Ovary cancer Reproductive outcome
Increased risk of Ovary cancer
Reproductive system

Moderate evidence
97.0%

Calcium supplements Manufactured risk & protective factor
Minor Protective Factor Calcium supplements
Manufactured

Ovary cancer Reproductive outcome
Minor decreased risk of Ovary cancer
Reproductive system

Moderate evidence
-49.0%

Continuous Sunlight exposure Selfcare risk & protective factor
Minor Protective Factor Continuous Sunlight ex...
Selfcare

Ovary cancer Reproductive outcome
Minor decreased risk of Ovary cancer
Reproductive system

Moderate evidence
-29.0%