Apple intake and cancer risk: a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Conflicting results on the association between fruit consumption and cancer risk have been reported. Little is known about the cancer preventive effects of different fruit types. The present meta-analysis investigates whether an association exists between apple intake and cancer risk.

Design

Relevant observational studies were identified by literature search (PubMed, Web of Science and Embase). A random-effect model was used to estimate the cancer risk in different anatomical sites. Between-study heterogeneity and publication bias were assessed using adequate statistical tests.

Results

Twenty case-control (three on lung, five on colorectal, five on breast, two on oesophageal, three on oral cavity, two on prostate and one each on pancreas, bladder, larynx, ov

SUBMITTER: Fabiani R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10270999 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature