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Gastric Cancer Risk Was Associated with Dietary Factors Irritating the Stomach Wall: A Case–Control Study in Korea

Authors :
Sang Young Kim
Jung Hyun Kwak
Chang Soo Eun
Dong Soo Han
Yong Sung Kim
Kyu Sang Song
Bo Youl Choi
Hyun Ja Kim
Source :
Nutrients, Vol 14, Iss 11, p 2233 (2022)
Publication Year :
2022
Publisher :
MDPI AG, 2022.

Abstract

The incidence of gastric cancer is high in Korea, and dietary factors are important risk factors for gastric cancer. This study examined whether gastric cancer risk was related to dietary factors that directly irritate the stomach wall. This case–control study consisted of 308 matched pairs of gastric cancer cases and controls recruited from 2002 to 2006 at two hospitals in Korea. Dietary assessments were completed using a food frequency questionnaire and a dietary habit questionnaire. Gastric cancer risk was increased for high meal frequency of >3 vs. low meal frequency of ≤3 times per day, overeating vs. not overeating, and preferred vs. not preferred spicy or salty foods. Furthermore, participants with dietary factors of high meal frequency, overeating, and preference for spicy or salty foods elevated the risk of gastric cancer compared to those with low meal frequency, not overeating, and not preferring spicy or salty foods, simultaneously. In conclusion, gastric cancer risk was significantly increased in people with dietary factors that irritate the stomach wall, such as high meal frequency, overeating, and preference for spicy or salty foods.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
20726643
Volume :
14
Issue :
11
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Nutrients
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.5aecfd583faf4765926c90eada29f9c5
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3390/nu14112233