Effect of diet on mortality and cancer recurrence among cancer survivors: a systematic review and meta-analysis of cohort studies.

ABSTRACT:

Context

Evidence of an association between dietary patterns and individual foods and the risk of overall mortality among cancer survivors has not been reviewed systematically.

Objective

The aim of this meta-analysis of cohort studies was to investigate the association between food intake and dietary patterns and overall mortality among cancer survivors.

Data sources

The PubMed and Embase databases were searched.

Study selection

A total of 117 studies enrolling 209 597 cancer survivors were included.

Data extraction

The following data were extracted: study location, types of outcome, population characteristics, dietary assessment method, risk estimates, and adjustment factors.

Results

Higher intakes of vegetables and fish were inversely associated

SUBMITTER: Schwedhelm C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5181206 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature