Skipping Breakfast Is Associated with Risk of Gastrointestinal Cancers (2023)
Habitual breakfast skipping increases GI cancer risk, as per the Kailuan Cohort Study with 62,746 participants. No significant mediation effects were found despite exploring potential factors like BMI and CRP.
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Habitually skipping breakfast has been linked to an increased risk of gastrointestinal (GI) cancers, according to findings from the Kailuan Cohort Study. The study, involving 62,746 participants, revealed that individuals who skipped breakfast or consumed it 1-2 times per week had higher risks of developing stomach, liver, esophageal, colorectal, gallbladder, and extrahepatic bile duct cancers. The research, conducted over a median follow-up of 5.61 years, utilized Cox regression to calculate hazard ratios. Despite exploring potential mediators like BMI, CRP, and the TyG index, no significant mediation effects were found between breakfast frequency and GI cancer risk. The study underscores the importance of breakfast consumption in relation to GI cancer prevention. The Kailuan study, a longitudinal cohort investigation, aims to identify risk factors for chronic diseases, including cancer, within the Chinese population. By assessing breakfast habits and tracking cancer occurrences, the study sheds light on the association between breakfast frequency and GI cancer incidence, offering valuable insights for future preventive strategies.
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