Associations of Diabetes, Smoking, and Metabolic Factors With the Risk of Breast and Prostate Cancers: A Population-Based Retrospective Cohort Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Previous studies reported an inverse association between diabetes and prostate cancer. Moreover, the associations of smoking with breast and prostate cancers remain inconclusive. This study aims to investigate whether diabetes, smoking, or metabolic factors are associated with female breast and prostate cancers incidence, and explore factors associated with their prevalence.

Methods

In this retrospective cohort study, patients who utilized public healthcare services between year 2000 and 2021 in Hong Kong were identified. For cancer incidence, patients (n = 192,456) were followed up until a diagnosis of cancer. Factors associated with site-specific cancer incidence were assessed using Cox regression, whereas factors associated with site-specific cancer prevalence

SUBMITTER: Yau STY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12835555 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature