scholarly journals Mediterranean Diet Score and prostate cancer risk in a Swedish population-based case–control study

2013 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elisabeth Möller ◽  
Carlotta Galeone ◽  
Therese M.-L. Andersson ◽  
Rino Bellocco ◽  
Hans-Olov Adami ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Prostate Cancer ◽  
Relative Risk ◽  
Cancer Risk ◽  
Mediterranean Diet ◽  
Prostate Cancer Risk ◽  
Population Based ◽  
High Intake ◽  
Mediterranean Diet Score ◽  
The Mediterranean ◽  
Diet Score

AbstractSeveral individual components of the Mediterranean diet have been shown to offer protection against prostate cancer. The present study is the first to investigate the association between adherence to the Mediterranean diet and the relative risk of prostate cancer. We also explored the usefulness of the Mediterranean Diet Score (MDS) in a non-Mediterranean population. FFQ data were obtained from 1482 incident prostate cancer patients and 1108 population-based controls in the Cancer of the Prostate in Sweden (CAPS) study. We defined five MDS variants with different components or using either study-specific intakes or intakes in a Greek reference population as cut-off values between low and high intake of each component. Unconditional logistic regression was used to estimate the relative risk of prostate cancer for high and medium v. low MDS, as well as potential associations with the individual score components. No statistically significant association was found between adherence to the Mediterranean diet based on any of the MDS variants and prostate cancer risk (OR range: 0·96–1·19 for total prostate cancer, comparing high with low adherence). Overall, we found little support for an association between the Mediterranean diet and prostate cancer in this Northern European study population. Despite potential limitations inherent in the study or in the build-up of a dietary score, we suggest that the original MDS with study-specific median intakes as cut-off values between low and high intake is useful in assessing the adherence to the Mediterranean diet in non-Mediterranean populations.

Adherence to Mediterranean diet and prostate cancer risk in Sicily: population-based case–control study

2018 ◽  
Vol 31 (4) ◽  
pp. 269-275 ◽  
Author(s):  
Giorgio Ivan Russo ◽  
Tatiana Solinas ◽  
Daniele Urzì ◽  
Salvatore Privitera ◽  
Daniele Campisi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Prostate Cancer ◽  
Cancer Risk ◽  
Mediterranean Diet ◽  
Case Control Study ◽  
Prostate Cancer Risk ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Case Control ◽  
Control Study

scholarly journals Healthy dietary patterns from food diaries and FFQ are not associated with colorectal cancer risk: results from the UKWCS

2020 ◽  
Vol 79 (OCE2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Petra Jones ◽  
Janet Cade ◽  
Charlotte Evans ◽  
Neil Hancock ◽  
Darren Greenwood
Keyword(s):  
Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Cancer Risk ◽  
Mediterranean Diet ◽  
Dietary Patterns ◽  
Dietary Pattern ◽  
Colorectal Cancer Risk ◽  
Mediterranean Diet Score ◽  
Bland Altman Method ◽  
The Mediterranean ◽  
Diet Score

AbstractDietary pattern analyses have most commonly used food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) data for large population studies, whilst food diaries (FD) tend to be used with smaller datasets and followed up for shorter terms, restricting the possibility of a direct comparison. Studies comparing dietary patterns derived from two different assessment methods, in relation to diet and disease are limited. The aims of this study are to assess the agreement between dietary patterns derived from FFQ and FDs and to compare the associations between the Mediterranean dietary pattern and the World Cancer Research Fund/American Institute of Cancer Research (WCRF/AICR) dietary pattern in relation to colorectal cancer incidence.The study population included 2276 healthy middle-aged women – participants of the UK Women's Cohort Study. Energy and nutrient intakes, derived from 4-day FDs and from a 217-item FFQ were compared. A 10 and an 8-component score indicating adherence to the Mediterranean diet and to the 2007 WCRF/AICR cancer prevention recommendations respectively were generated. Agreement was assessed by weighted Kappa statistics and the Bland-Altman method. Cox regression was used to estimate hazard ratios (HRs) for colorectal cancer risk for both the FD and the FFQ patterns, for each score separately.The Bland-Altman method showed that the FFQ gave a higher energy intake compared to the FD with a bias of -525 kcal (95% CI -556, -493) between the two methods. Agreement was slight for the Mediterranean diet score (Κ = 0.15; 95% CI: 0.14, 0.16) and fair for the WCRF/AICR score (Κ = 0.38; 95% CI: 0.37, 0.39). A total of 173 incident cases of colorectal cancer were documented. In the multi-variable adjusted models, the estimates for an association with colorectal cancer were weak: HR = 0.94 (95% CI: 0.83 to 1.06) for a 1-unit increment in the Mediterranean diet score using FD and HR = 1.01 (95% CI: 0.83 to 1.24) for a 1-unit increment in the WCRF/AICR score using FD. For scores derived from the FFQ, estimates were inverse, but weak (HR = 0.80 (95% CI: 0.90 to 1.00) for a 1-unit increment in the Mediterranean diet score using FFQ and HR = 0.84 (95% CI: 0.67 to 1.05) for a 1-unit increment in the WCRF/AICR score using FFQ.There is insufficient evidence of an association of colorectal cancer risk with the Mediterranean dietary pattern or with the WCRF/AICR cancer prevention recommendations, irrespective of the dietary assessment method in this sample. Further studies with larger sample sizes, using FD for diet assessment are warranted.

scholarly journals Effect of Tourism Pressure on the Mediterranean Diet Pattern

Nutrients ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (10) ◽  
pp. 1338 ◽  
Author(s):  
Silvia Rodríguez-Mireles ◽  
Beatriz López-Valcárcel ◽  
Lluís Serra-Majem ◽  
Aránzazu Hernández-Yumar ◽  
Patricia Barber-Pérez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mediterranean Diet ◽  
Eating Behaviors ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Likelihood Estimation ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Mediterranean Diet Score ◽  
Diet Pattern ◽  
The Mediterranean ◽  
Restricted Maximum Likelihood Estimation ◽  
Diet Score

Despite proposed conceptual frameworks of eating behaviors, little is known about environmental factors contributing to changes in food habits. Few studies have reported the external influence of tourism on the inhabitants’ eating patterns. The present study aimed to investigate whether tourism pressure affects Canary Islands inhabitants’ adherence to the Mediterranean diet pattern. Data were obtained from a health and lifestyle population-based survey conducted in 2009 and 2015. From the reported intake frequency, a Mediterranean diet score was defined (0 to 11 points). Tourist overnight stays, which were stratified by nationality and area of destination, were used as a proxy variable to measure tourism pressure. A multilevel linear regression analysis by restricted maximum likelihood estimation was performed to examine the relationship between tourism pressure and the Mediterranean diet score. A significant negative association between the Mediterranean diet score and British tourism pressure was observed (β = −0.0064, p = 0.010), whereas German tourism pressure increased inhabitants’ adherence (β = 0.0092, p = 0.042). The socioeconomic level of tourists seems to play a role in differences in the tourism pressure effect by nationality. Further investigation of other highly touristic destinations is needed to confirm these findings that could contribute to a shift in tourism and public health nutrition policies.

scholarly journals Association between the Mediterranean diet and prostate cancer risk in a Greek population

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexandros Vaioulis ◽  
Yiannis Kiouvrekis ◽  
Konstantinos Perivoliotis ◽  
Stavros Gravas ◽  
Vasilios Tzortzis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Prostate Cancer ◽  
Cancer Risk ◽  
Mediterranean Diet ◽  
Dairy Products ◽  
Prostate Cancer Risk ◽  
Whole Grains ◽  
White Meat ◽  
Daily Consumption ◽  
Healthy Men ◽  
The Mediterranean

Purpose Dietary modifications have been correlated with survival in several neoplasia, such as prostate cancer. The present study was designed to investigate the association between the Mediterranean diet and prostate cancer risk. Methods A retrospective analysis of patients with a high suspicion of suffering from prostate cancer (PCa) who underwent prostate biopsy was performed. According to histopathology, two groups were generated, the PCa group and the Healthy group. The dietary profile of our study population was implemented, based on a modified MDS (Mediterranean Diet Score) questionnaire. A logistic regression model was used for the interpretation of our data. Results In total, 431 patients with prostate cancer and 279 healthy men were included in our study. The demographic characteristics of the patients were comparable. Daily consumption of white meat (OR: 0.59), dairy products (OR: 0.64), nuts (OR: 0.63) and whole grains (OR: 0.55) was higher in healthy males. Infrequent consumption of vegetables was linked with an increased rate of PCa (OR: 2.55). Interestingly daily consumption of processed meat rates was higher in healthy men. However, a significant correlation between specific intake products or frequency and the incidence of PCa was not established. Conclusions Although, an association between the dietary patterns and PCa was not determined, components consumption patterns displayed a higher daily intake rate of white meat, dairy products, nuts and whole grains. Further prospective trials are required to validate the effect of Mediterranean diet in the incidence and mortality of PCa patients.

scholarly journals The Mediterranean Diet Score and Mortality Are Inversely Associated in Adults Living in the Subarctic Region

2012 ◽  
Vol 142 (8) ◽  
pp. 1547-1553 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gianluca Tognon ◽  
Lena Maria Nilsson ◽  
Lauren Lissner ◽  
Ingegerd Johansson ◽  
Göran Hallmans ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mediterranean Diet ◽  
Subarctic Region ◽  
Mediterranean Diet Score ◽  
The Mediterranean ◽  
Diet Score

A Population-based Assessment of Germline HOXB13 G84E Mutation and Prostate Cancer Risk

2014 ◽  
Vol 65 (1) ◽  
pp. 169-176 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert Karlsson ◽  
Markus Aly ◽  
Mark Clements ◽  
Lilly Zheng ◽  
Jan Adolfsson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Prostate Cancer ◽  
Cancer Risk ◽  
Prostate Cancer Risk ◽  
Population Based

Prostate cancer risk among users of finasteride and alpha-blockers – A population based case–control study

2007 ◽  
Vol 43 (4) ◽  
pp. 775-781 ◽  
Author(s):  
Teemu J. Murtola ◽  
Teuvo L.J. Tammela ◽  
Liisa Määttänen ◽  
Matti Hakama ◽  
Anssi Auvinen
Keyword(s):  
Prostate Cancer ◽  
Cancer Risk ◽  
Case Control Study ◽  
Prostate Cancer Risk ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Case Control ◽  
Alpha Blockers ◽  
Control Study

Abstract 13: Adherence to Various Dietary Patterns and Risk of Recurrent Coronary Heart Disease and Mortality in the REasons for Geographic and Racial Differences in Stroke (REGARDS) Study

Circulation ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 135 (suppl_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
James M Shikany ◽  
Monika M Safford ◽  
Joanna Bryan ◽  
PK Newby ◽  
Joshua S Richman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Racial Differences ◽  
Mediterranean Diet ◽  
Dietary Patterns ◽  
Dietary Pattern ◽  
Lower Risk ◽  
Proportional Hazards ◽  
Cox Proportional Hazards ◽  
Mediterranean Diet Score ◽  
The Mediterranean ◽  
Diet Score

Background: We have shown that the Southern dietary pattern, characterized by added fats, fried foods, organ and processed meats, and sugar-sweetened beverages, is associated with a greater risk of incident CHD in REGARDS, a national, population-based, longitudinal cohort. We sought to determine if the Southern pattern, other dietary patterns, and the Mediterranean diet score were associated with CHD events and mortality in REGARDS participants who previously reported CHD. Methods: REGARDS enrolled white and black adults aged ≥45 years between 2003-2007. Data were analyzed from 3,562 participants with CHD at baseline. Participants completed an FFQ at baseline, from which 5 dietary patterns were derived through factor analysis (Table). The Mediterranean diet score was calculated for each participant. Expert-adjudicated CHD events included myocardial infarction and CHD death. Cox proportional hazards regression was used to model the association of the dietary patterns and score with CHD events and death, adjusting for sociodemographics, lifestyle factors, energy intake, anthropometrics, and medical conditions. Results: Over 7 years of follow-up, there were 581 recurrent CHD events and 1,098 deaths. In fully-adjusted analyses, the highest quartile of adherence to the alcohol/salads pattern and highest group of the Mediterranean diet score were associated with lower risk of recurrent CHD compared to the lowest quartile/group (HR: 0.76; 95% CI: 0.59 – 0.98, HR: 0.78; 95% CI: 0.62 – 0.98, respectively). The highest quartile of adherence to the Southern pattern was associated with higher mortality (HR: 1.57; 95% CI: 1.28 – 1.91), while the highest group of the Mediterranean diet score was associated with lower mortality (HR: 0.80; 95% CI: 0.68 – 0.95). Conclusions: While the Southern dietary pattern was not related to risk of recurrent CHD, it was associated with higher mortality in REGARDS participants with existing CHD. Greater adherence to a Mediterranean diet was associated with lower risk of recurrent CHD and mortality.

scholarly journals Mediterranean diet score and incidence of IHD: a global comparative study

2019 ◽  
Vol 22 (8) ◽  
pp. 1444-1450 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ayako Sezaki ◽  
Tomoko Imai ◽  
Keiko Miyamoto ◽  
Fumiya Kawase ◽  
Hiroshi Shimokata
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Study ◽  
Linear Model ◽  
Mediterranean Diet ◽  
General Linear Model ◽  
General Linear ◽  
Mediterranean Diet Score ◽  
Per Capita ◽  
The Mediterranean ◽  
International Comparative ◽  
Diet Score

AbstractObjectiveThe aim of the present study was to clarify the global relationship between Mediterranean diet score (MDS) and the incidence of IHD by country using international statistics.DesignThe incidence of IHD by country was derived from the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) database. Average supplies of food (g/d per capita) and energy (kcal/d per capita) by country, excluding loss between production and household, were obtained from the FAOSTAT database. MDS was evaluated based on the total score of nine food items that characterize the Mediterranean diet. The association between MDS and the incidence of IHD was examined in countries with a population of 1 million or greater using a general linear model controlled for socio-economic and lifestyle variables.SettingPopulation data from global international databases.ParticipantsOne hundred and thirty-two countries with a population of over 1 million.ResultsMDS was inversely correlated with obesity rate, ageing rate, years of education and IHD incidence; however, no associations were found with gross domestic product, life expectancy, smoking rate, energy supply or health expenditure. In the general linear model of IHD incidence by MDS controlled for socio-economic and lifestyle variables, the β of the MDS was –26·4 (se 8·6; P<0·01).ConclusionsThe results of this global international comparative study confirmed that the Mediterranean diet is inversely associated with the incidence of IHD.

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