Dairy products, leanness, and head and neck squamous cell carcinoma

Edward S. Peters, Brian G. Luckett, Katie M. Applebaum, Carmen J. Marsit, Michael D. McClean, Karl T. Kelsey

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Abstract

Background. As part of a population-based case-control study, we investigated the association of food groups and micronutrients estimated from a validated food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) with the risk of development of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC). Methods. Incident cases were accrued through Boston area hospitals from 1999 to 2003, and neighborhood controls were selected and matched by location, age, and sex. There were 504 cases and 717 controls enrolled, who completed the FFQ. Results. We observed a positive association between the consumption of dairy products and HNSCC. The odds of HNSCC in the highest quintile of dairy intake was 1.64 (95% CI: 1.09-2.46), compared with subjects in the lowest quintile. There was a significant association between leanness with HNSCC. The odds of cancer among the leanest subjects was 5.8 (95%CI: 3.2-10.6) compared with a healthy BMI. Finally, intake of animal fat was positively associated with an elevation in cancer risk. The odds of HNSCC for high animal fat intake were 1.50 (0.99-2.27). Conclusions. Our data suggest that consumption of fruits and vegetables Is not universally protective for HNSCC and that other food groups and nutrients may influence the risk for developing this disease.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)1193-1205
Number of pages13
JournalHead and Neck
Volume30
Issue number9
DOIs
StatePublished - Sep 2008
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Case-control studies
  • Diet
  • Head and neck neoplasm
  • Obesity; epidemiology

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Otorhinolaryngology

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