Tobacco chewing and risk of gastric cancer: a case–control study in Yemen

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This study aimed to assess the risk factors for gastric cancer in Yemen. A hospital-based case-control study of 70 cases and 140 controls was carried out in Sana'a city between May and October 2014. A structured questionnaire was used to collect information through direct interview. Living in rural areas, tobacco chewing and drinking untreated water were significant risk factors for gastric cancer. Frequent consumption of chicken, cheese, milk, starchy vegetables, cucumber, carrots, leeks, sweet pepper, fruit drinks, legumes and olive oil were associated significantly with decreased risk of gastric cancer. Multiple logistic regression analysis showed that chewing tobacco and frequent consumption of white bread were associated with increased risk of gastric cancer, whereas frequent consumption of chicken, cooked potatoes and fruit drinks had an inverse association. Risk of gastric cancer can be prevented by health education and increasing community awarenessLa présente étude avait pour objectif d'évaluer les facteurs de risque du cancer de l'estomac au Yémen. Une étude cas-témoin en milieu hospitalier impliquant 70 cas et 140 témoins a été menée dans la ville de Sanaa entre mai et octobre 2014. Un questionnaire structuré a été utilisé pour collecter des informations au cours d'entretiens directs. La résidence en zone rurale, la consommation de tabac à chiquer et d'eau de boisson non traitée constituaient des facteurs de risque significatifs pour le cancer de l'estomac. Une consommation fréquente de poulet, de fromage, de lait, de légumes riches en amidon, de concombres, de carottes, de poireaux, de poivrons, de boissons fruitées, de légumes et d'huile d'olive était fortement associée à une diminution du risque de cancer de l'estomac. L'analyse de régression logistique multiple a montré que le tabac à chiquer et une consommation fréquente de pain blanc étaient associés à une augmentation du risque de cancer de l'estomac, tandis que la consommation fréquente de poulet, de pommes de terre cuites et de boissons fruitées avait une association inverse. Il est possible de prévenir le risque de cancer de l'estomac grâce à une éducation en santé et à la sensibilisation de la communauté
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Al qadasi, F.A., Shah, S.A. & Ghazi, H.F. (2016). Tobacco chewing and risk of gastric cancer: a case–control study in Yemen. EMHJ-Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal, 22 (10), 719 - 726. World Health Organization. Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean. http://www.who.int/iris/handle/10665/260161
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EMHJ-Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal, 22 (10): 719 - 726ISSN
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