Ultra-Processed Food and Prostate Cancer Risk: A Systemic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT: Background/Objectives: Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among American men, following lung cancer. While diet and exercise have been extensively studied in relation to prostate cancer prevention, the evidence remains inconclusive. Methods: A comprehensive literature search was performed to identify observational studies investigating the association between ultra-processed food (UPF) consumption and prostate cancer risk and mortality, determined by the NOVA classification system. In addition, we conducted subgroup analyses to assess the association based on study design, age, and data collection methods. Results: Six studies were identified, including four cohort studies and two case-control studies. No significant association was found betwe

SUBMITTER: Fichtel-Epstein C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11639853 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature