Alcohol Consumption and Risk of Gastric Cancer: The Japan Collaborative Cohort Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Alcohol consumption is a potential risk factor for gastric cancer. However, findings from cohort studies that examined the relationship between alcohol consumption and gastric cancer risk among Japanese population are not conclusive.

Methods

A total of 54,682 Japanese men and women participating in the Japan Collaborative Cohort study completed a questionnaire, including alcohol consumption information. The Cox proportional hazard model was used to calculate the hazard ratios (HRs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs).

Results

After a median 13.4-year follow-up, we documented 801 men and 466 women incident cases of gastric cancer. Alcohol consumption was associated with increased risk of gastric cancer among men (HRs in ex-drinkers and current alcohol consump

SUBMITTER: Li Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7738647 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature