Ultra-processed products and risk of liver cancer: A prospective cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Background & aims

Several studies have shown positive associations between ultra-processed foods and drinks and cancer risk. However, evidence remains limited for liver cancer. We aimed to evaluate the associations between ultra-processed foods and drinks and liver cancer risk.

Methods

We included 73,119 participants (22,431 Whites, 47,837 Blacks, 2851 other race) from the Southern Community Cohort Study. Ultra-processed products were defined based on the Nova classification using data from a validated food frequency questionnaire and calculated as percentage of daily foods by weight. Incident liver cancer and vital status were ascertained via linkages to state cancer registries and the National Death Index as of December 31, 2019.

Results

With a median of 13.9 year's

SUBMITTER: Zhao L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11479389 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature