Adherence to the low-fat diet pattern reduces the risk of lung cancer in American adults aged 55 years and above: a prospective cohort study

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Summary of Clinical Trial Findings

Study Details

• Prospective cohort study with 98,459 participants aged 55 and over
• Mean follow-up time of 8.8 years
• Data from the Prostate, Lung, Colorectal, and Ovarian (PLCO) Cancer Screening Trial

Key Findings

• Adherence to a low-fat diet (LFD) associated with reduced risk of lung cancer, especially in smokers
• High consumption of saturated fatty acids linked to increased lung cancer risk, particularly for small cell lung cancer (SCLC)
• No significant association found between monounsaturated or polyunsaturated fatty acids and lung cancer risk

Practical Implications

• Encouraging adherence to a low-fat diet may help in reducing lung cancer risk in middle-aged and older adults
• Avoiding high consumption of saturated fatty acids, especially for smokers, could be beneficial in reducing lung cancer risk
• These findings provide valuable insights for public health strategies and individual dietary choices

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Full Clinical Trial Report Adherence to the low-fat diet pattern reduces the risk of lung cancer in American adults aged 55 years and above: a prospective cohort study: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38663125/?utm_source=Feedly&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=None&utm_content=1B1L42DK3a-JWCV4P_PtHHBmWjwBLFNcDXsYJkbqjQD0Ca7UQh&fc=None&ff=20240426043029&v=2.18.0.post9+e462414