Whole grain, dietary fiber, and incidence of endometrial cancer in a Danish cohort study
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Whole grains and dietary fiber might be inversely associated with endometrial cancer risk through their effects on sex hormone metabolism and body fat. We investigated whether a higher intake of whole grains and dietary fiber was associated with a lower incidence of endometrial cancer in the Diet, Cancer and Health cohort of 29,875 women aged 50-64 years at enrollment in 1993-1997. Information on diet and lifestyle was derived from self-administered questionnaires. The incidence rate ratios and 95% confidence intervals were estimated based on a Cox proportional hazards model. Of the 24,418 women included as cohort members, 217 had a diagnosis of endometrial cancer. No clear associations were found between intake of whole grains or dietary fiber and the incidence of endometrial cancer.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Nutrition and Cancer |
Volume | 64 |
Issue number | 8 |
Pages (from-to) | 1160-1168 |
Number of pages | 9 |
ISSN | 0163-5581 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2012 |
- Adipose Tissue, Body Mass Index, Bread, Cereals, Cohort Studies, Denmark, Diet, Dietary Fiber, Endometrial Neoplasms, Estrogen Replacement Therapy, Female, Gonadal Steroid Hormones, Humans, Life Style, Menopause, Middle Aged, Prospective Studies, Questionnaires, Secale cereale
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