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[Dietary risk factors of nasopharyngeal carcinoma in the Setif area in Algeria].
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Revue d'epidemiologie et de sante publique [Rev Epidemiol Sante Publique] 2001 Apr; Vol. 49 (2), pp. 145-56. - Publication Year :
- 2001
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Abstract
- Background: The aim of our work was to identify risk factors specific to populations in our region for primary prevention of risk behaviors, particularly eating habits.<br />Methods: We conducted a case-control study on dietary factors of nasopharyngeal carcinoma in the Setif area in Algeria. The study included 72 cases and 72 controls matched for age, sex and area of residence. The variables analyzed were identified by an anthropological study.<br />Results: Increased risk of disease was associated with consumption of traditionally preserved foods such as "harissa", pickled fruit and vegetables and dried and salted meat. These factors were commonly found in other endemic areas. Certain products appeared to be specific to the Setif area including dried and salted fat, especially after prolonged exposure. Rancid butter was related to a 4 to 7-fold increase in risk and use of pickling increased the risk of nasopharyngeal carcinoma 4 to 12-fold depending on the type of food.<br />Conclusions: These data point to the need for biochemical analysis of food specimens to search for the carcinogenic agents and to the importance of an immediate information and education program on food habits for the populations living in this area.
- Subjects :
- Adolescent
Adult
Age Distribution
Aged
Algeria epidemiology
Case-Control Studies
Child
Child, Preschool
Diet Surveys
Endemic Diseases prevention & control
Female
Food Preservation methods
Food Preservation statistics & numerical data
Health Education
Humans
Infant
Infant Food
Infant, Newborn
Male
Meat adverse effects
Middle Aged
Nasopharyngeal Neoplasms prevention & control
Needs Assessment
Nutritional Sciences education
Population Surveillance
Primary Prevention
Residence Characteristics
Risk Factors
Sex Distribution
Surveys and Questionnaires
Diet adverse effects
Endemic Diseases statistics & numerical data
Nasopharyngeal Neoplasms epidemiology
Nasopharyngeal Neoplasms etiology
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- French
- ISSN :
- 0398-7620
- Volume :
- 49
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Revue d'epidemiologie et de sante publique
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 11319481