Opium as a carcinogen: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Opium and its pyrolysates have been investigated as potential carcinogenic material through several studies in different body systems; however, the results were controversial and no consensus was achieved with this regard. Thus, we aimed to systematically review and meta-analyze all existed evidence regarding association between opium consumption and cancer.

Methods

Four major electronic databases including ISI Web of Science, PubMed, Scopus, and Embase along with Magiran and SID were searched thoroughly for all published articles from inception up to September 25, 2020. All studies were appraised critically by Newcastle Ottawa Scale (NOS) checklist. Relevant demographic data and the intended results of the selected studies were extracted and their Odds ratios (OR

SUBMITTER: Bidary MZ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7921501 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature