Rachael Z. Stolzenberg-Solomon, from the institute's cancer epidemiology and genetics division, commented on the findings, saying that the new study "found an association between high fat intake and pancreatic cancer risk - specifically, high fat from animal foods. ... These findings are in line with the dietary guidelines for Americans to reduce the amount of fat they eat. ... Reducing fat may reduce the risk of pancreatic cancer."
The study incorporated data on more than half a million people (approximately 308,000 men and 217,000 women) who participated in the National Institutes of Health-AARP Diet and Health Study. Participants initially completed a questionnaire in 1995 and 1996, and then participated in an average of six years of follow-up.
Researchers found that men who ate the most fat from animal sources were 53 percent more likely to develop pancreatic cancer, compared with men who ate the least fat. In addition, women who consumed the most fat from animal sources had a 23 percent higher risk of developing pancreatic cancer compared to women who ate the least fat. Overall, people who consumed high amounts of saturated fats had a 36 percent higher risk for pancreatic cancer.
Eric J. Jacobs, strategic director of pharmacoepidemiology at the American Cancer Society, commented on the findings, saying that the study "provides important evidence that a diet high in animal fat may increase risk of one of the leading causes of cancer death. ... While further confirmatory research about animal fat and pancreatic cancer is still needed, results of this study support the American Cancer Society's recommendations to limit red meat and emphasize plant foods to help reduce risk of a variety of cancers."
(Source: www.forbes.com)
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