Key result
Atherogenic index of plasma is linked to ~10-fold higher breast cancer odds in Ghanaian women.
Why the study?
Comorbidities negatively impact breast cancer prognosis, especially in developing countries where cases present at advanced stages, but the relationship between AIP and cardiovascular risk factors in Ghanaian breast cancer patients is not well characterized.
Is breast cancer associated with elevated atherogenic index of plasma and cardiovascular risk factors in Ghanaian women?
Population
52 Ghanaian breast cancer patients and 52 age-matched healthy controls
Comparison
Breast cancer patients vs age-matched healthy controls
Design
Case-control study
Authors
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Should not yet change practice or screening; leaves open causal links and need for prospective validation in African populations.
Case-Control (n=104)
Is breast cancer associated with elevated atherogenic index of plasma and cardiovascular risk factors in Ghanaian women?
Odds Ratio: 10.44
p-value: p=<0.001
Ghanaian women with breast cancer have significantly elevated atherogenic index of plasma and cardiovascular risk factors compared to healthy controls.
Tagoe et al. (2020) conducted a case-control in Breast cancer (n=104). Atherogenic index of plasma (AIP) vs. Healthy controls was evaluated on Breast cancer (OR 10.44, p=<0.001). Atherogenic index of plasma was significantly associated with breast cancer among Ghanaian women (OR 10.44, P<0.001).
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