Evidence-based cancer prevention recommendations for Japanese. (12th April 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Sasazuki, S; Inoue, M; Shimazu, T; Wakai, K; Naito, M; Nagata, C; Tanaka, K; Tsuji, I; Sugawara, Y; Mizoue, T; Matsuo, K; Ito, H; Tamakoshi, A; Sawada, N; Nakayama, T; Kitamura, Y; Sadakane, A; Tsugane, S
• Is Part Of: Japanese journal of clinical oncology. Volume 48:Number 6(2018)
• Page Start: 576
• Page End: 586
• Publication Date: 2018-04-12
• Subjects: cancer prevention -- epidemiology -- Japanese; Oncology -- Periodicals; Cancer -- Periodicals; 616.994005
• DOI: 10.1093/jjco/hyy048
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0368-2811

Abstract

Abstract : We evaluated the strength of evidence linking lifestyle factors and infection to the risk of cancer in Japan, and developed evidence-based cancer prevention recommendations applicable for Japanese. Abstract: A comprehensive evidence-based cancer prevention recommendation for Japanese was developed. We evaluated the magnitude of the associations of lifestyle factors and infection with cancer through a systematic review of the literature, meta-analysis of published data, and pooled analysis of cohort studies in Japan. Then, we judged the strength of evidence based on the consistency of the associations between exposure and cancer and biological plausibility. Important factors were extracted and summarized as an evidence-based, current cancer prevention recommendation: 'Cancer Prevention Recommendation for Japanese'. The recommendation addresses six important domains related to exposure and cancer, including smoking, alcohol drinking, diet, physical activity, body weight and infection. The next step should focus on the development of effective behavior modification programs and their implementation and dissemination.