Poor Diet Quality Linked to Oral Cancer

Large prospective cohort data showed stronger associations among women without substantial tobacco or alcohol exposure.

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Lower adherence to healthy dietary patterns may increase the risk of oral cavity cancer in women, particularly nonsmokers and light drinkers.
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The study analyzed data from over 210,000 patients across three US cohorts, with a follow-up period of 30 years.
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226 cases of oral cavity cancer were identified, with 124 among women and 102 among men during the follow-up.
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Women in the lowest adherence quartiles to the Prudent and Alternative Healthy Eating Index–2010 had 1.86 and 2.17 times the likelihood of oral cavity cancer.
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No significant associations were found between dietary patterns and oral cavity cancer risk among men in the study.

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