Overweight and Risk of NonHodgkin Lymphoma NHL

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Overweight and Risk of Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (NHL)
Excess body weight is associated with a higher
risk of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL).
Risk of NHL (RR)
Case control study, 387 patients and 535 controls
Source Cancer Causes and Control. 18677-685.
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Nutrient Intake and Risk of Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
(NHL)
Omega-3 fatty acids and dietary fiber both reduce
risk of NHL by 40-50.
Risk of NHL (RR)
Case control study, 591 cases and 460 controls
Source American Journal of Epidemiology.
1641222-1232.
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Vegetable Intake and Risk of Non-Hodgkin
Lymphoma (NHL)
A high intake of vegetables cut the risk of NHL
by nearly half.
Risk of NHL (RR)
Case control study, 1,321 cases and 1,057 controls
Source American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
831401-1410.
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Linoleic Acid and Vitamin D and Risk of
Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (NHL)
A higher intake of polyunsaturated fats and
vitamin D are linked to a lower risk of NHL.
Risk of NHL (RR)
Case control study, 190 cases and 484 controls,
men and women
Source Annals of Oncology. 17713-718.
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Linoleic Acid and Vitamin D and Risk of
Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (NHL)
A higher intake of polyunsaturated fats and
vitamin D are linked to a lower risk of NHL.
Risk of NHL (RR)
Case control study, 190 cases and 484 controls,
women only
Source Annals of Oncology. 17713-718.
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Researchers Conclusion

• Our study suggests that a diet rich in
  polyunsaturated fatty acids and vitamin D is
  associated with a reduced risk of non-Hodgkin
  lymphoma.

Source Annals of Oncology. 17713-718.
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Sun Exposure in Leisure-Time and Risk of
Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (NHL)
The risk of NHL dropped by 40 in men, 60 in
women, with the most frequent sun exposure.
Risk of NHL (RR)
Case control study, 700 cases and 700 age- and
sex-matched controls
Source American Association for Cancer Research.