Breast cancer was the most studied cancer (28.6%), followed by head and neck cancers (19.1%) (Refer to Fig. The study found an association between compliance with FQS and breast cancer risk among premenopausal women but not among postmenopausal women. In conclusion, diet affects the development of breast cancer and multiple types of cancer in the Middle East. There is a scarcity of studies linking obesity to the risk of developing breast cancer and all types of cancer. Alcohol can also increase cancer risk among cigarette smokers, as shown in a study with oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma participants [46].

Source: The North Africa Journal January 18, 2024 17:54 UTC