Tobacco chewing and risk of gastric cancer: a casecontrol study in Yemen
EMHJ-Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal. 2016; 22 (10): 719-726
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ABSTRACT
This study aimed to assess the risk factors for gastric cancer in Yemen. A hospital-based case-control study of 70 cases and 140 controls was carried out in Sana'a city between May and October 2014. A structured questionnaire was used to collect information through direct interview. Living in rural areas, tobacco chewing and drinking untreated water were significant risk factors for gastric cancer. Frequent consumption of chicken, cheese, milk, starchy vegetables, cucumber, carrots, leeks, sweet pepper, fruit drinks, legumes and olive oil were associated significantly with decreased risk of gastric cancer. Multiple logistic regression analysis showed that chewing tobacco and frequent consumption of white bread were associated with increased risk of gastric cancer, whereas frequent consumption of chicken, cooked potatoes and fruit drinks had an inverse association. Risk of gastric cancer can be prevented by health education and increasing community awareness
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IMEMR (Mediterraneo Oriental)
Asunto principal:
Neoplasias Gástricas
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Nicotiana
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Estudios de Casos y Controles
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Modelos Logísticos
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Encuestas y Cuestionarios
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Factores de Riesgo
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Uso de Tabaco
Límite:
Adulto
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Anciano
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Niño
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Child, preschool
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Femenino
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Humanos
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Masculino
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
East Mediterr Health J.
Año:
2016
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