Lifestyle factors and risk of head-neck cancer subtypes: a prospective cohort study

Denise Helena Elisabeth Maasland

doi:10.26481/dis.20161005dm

Lifestyle factors and risk of head-neck cancer subtypes: a prospective cohort study

Denise Helena Elisabeth Maasland

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Abstract

The results of this Dutch cohort study confirm that lifestyle plays an important role in the development of head-neck cancer (oral cancer, throat cancer and laryngeal cancer). Alcohol consumption and smoking are the primary risk factors for developing these types of cancers. A low intake of fruits, vegetables, vitamin C (from foods) and low selenium values (as measured in toenails) are also associated with an increased risk of head-neck cancer. The use of vitamin C supplements and the consumption of foods rich in vitamin E and carotenoids do not appear to minimise these risks. The role played by body weight remains unclear.

Our results confirm that a healthy lifestyle can be a promising strategy in preventing head-neck cancer.

Original language	English
Awarding Institution	Maastricht University
Supervisors/Advisors	van den Brandt, Piet, Supervisor Kremer, Bernd, Supervisor Schouten, Leo, Co-Supervisor
Award date	5 Oct 2016
Place of Publication	Maastricht
Publisher	Maastricht University
Print ISBNs	9789402802825
Electronic ISBNs	9789402802825
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.26481/dis.20161005dm
Publication status	Published - 2016

Keywords

head-neck cancer
lifestyle
prevention

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