The Role of Diet in the Cardiovascular Health of Childhood Cancer Survivors-A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Childhood cancer survivors (CCSs) face an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). This systematic review aims to provide the first synthesis of observational and interventional studies on the relationship between diet and cardiovascular health in CCSs.

Methods

A comprehensive search was conducted for studies published between 1990 and July 2023 in PubMed, MEDLINE, CINAHL, Child Development & Adolescent Studies, and Cochrane Library. Eligible studies included observational and interventional studies examining the associations or effects of dietary factors on CVD incidence, cardiac dysfunction, or CVD risk factors in CCSs diagnosed before age 25 years.

Results

Ten studies met the inclusion criteria (nine observational and one interventional). Collecti

SUBMITTER: Li R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11085214 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature