Consumption of Red Versus White Wine and Cancer Risk: A Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies.

ABSTRACT:

Background/objectives

While alcoholic beverage consumption increases cancer risk, red wine has been touted as a healthier option. To address this unexplored question, we conducted a meta-analysis to summarize evidence from observational studies.

Methods

A literature search of PubMed and EMBASE through December 2023 identified studies examining wine and cancer risk. A random-effects meta-analysis was performed to estimate relative risks (RRs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) for an association between wine intake and overall cancer risk.

Results

A total of 20 cohort and 22 case-control studies were included. Wine intake was not associated with overall cancer risk (n = 95,923) when comparing the highest vs. lowest levels of consumption, with no differences obse

SUBMITTER: Lim RK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11820282 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature