Mediterranean dietary pattern and the risk of prostate cancer: A meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Mediterranean dietary pattern has attracted great attention in terms of its effect on human health. However, whether Mediterranean dietary pattern is an independent protective factor for prostate cancer remains controversial. Our goal was to evaluate this association by conducting a meta-analysis of observational studies.

Methods

We searched the PubMed and EMBASE database through February 2019 for relevant studies that examined the association between Mediterranean Diet and prostate cancer risk. The combined risk estimates were computed using a DerSimonian random-effects model.

Results

A total of 10 eligible studies were included in this meta-analysis. The pooled risk estimates and 95% confidence interval (CI) in relation to Mediterranean diet pattern were

SUBMITTER: Cheng S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6635247 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature