Population-based case-control study reveals ethnic-specific dietary risks for gastric cancer in the Adi tribe, indicating urgent health interventions.
Key Points
The study aims to investigate ethnic-specific risk factors for gastric cancer in the Adi tribe of Arunachal Pradesh, highlighting the disparities in cancer incidence.
Population-based case-control study with 121 gastric cancer patients and 373 age- and BMI-matched controls.
Utilized chi-square tests and binary logistic regression to calculate odds ratios and confidence intervals.
Identified risk factors through dietary and lifestyle assessments among the population.
Imported fish consumption significantly increased the risk of gastric cancer (AOR=8.109; 95% CI: 1.746-37.656).
Traditional alcohol consumption and smokeless tobacco use were also high-risk factors (AOR=5.851; 95% CI: 1.286-26.624; AOR=7.445; 95% CI: 1.607-34.498, respectively).
Regular fruit intake and adequate water consumption were strong protective factors against gastric cancer (AOR=0.012; 95% CI: 0.003-0.039, AOR=0.096; 95% CI: 0.034-0.272).