Dietary patterns, cooking methods and breast cancer risk in Mexico: An exploratory case-control study.

ABSTRACT: Background: Nutrition has an important influence on the risk of developing breast cancer (BC). Dietary patterns can capture the complex interplay of nutrients and cooking methods can contribute to the presence of heterocyclic amines, which are potent mammary carcinogens. Research on dietary patterns, cooking methods, and their association with BC in Mexican women is scarce. Aim: To evaluate the association of dietary patterns and cooking methods with BC risk among women from the Northwest region of Mexico. Methods: This case-control study included 120 women. Eligible cases (n = 60) were diagnosed and biopsy-confirmed in the past 2 years. Control subjects (n = 60) were hospital and population-based. Dietary intake and cooking methods were respectively assessed th

SUBMITTER: Pineda E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11290578 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature