Dietary factors associated with breast cancer among women in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis of case-control studies.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Diet is the primary and largely modifiable factor associated with breast cancer risk. However, inconsistent findings were evidenced in many epidemiological studies and resulted in a lack of conclusiveness. Therefore, this systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to explore dietary risk factors that may predict breast cancer among Ethiopian women.

Design data source and eligibility criteria

A systematic review and meta-analysis was carried out. The articles were retrieved through electronic databases searching, including PubMed/Medline, Web of Science, Science Direct, EMBASE and Google Scholar. The Joanna Briggs Institute Meta-Analysis of Statistics Assessment and Review Instrument was applied for the critical appraisal. All case-control studies conducted in Ethio

SUBMITTER: Mekonen H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11872731 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature