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Nutrition and Breast Cancer in the Provincial Hospital Jason Sendwe, in Lubumbashi: A Case Control Study, January 2019 to December 2020

2022; Linguagem: Inglês

10.31080/asnh.2022.06.1060

2582-1423

Ngoy Bulaya Emmanuel, Epule Difumakoy Nelly, Mbayo Muganza Gerard, Kalume Tshinuishi Credo, Kela Nsenga Catherine, Tshibuabua Mutombo Bavon, Kabongo Ntambwe John, Mala Ali Mapatano, Luboya Numbi Oscar,

Cancer Risks and Factors

Background and objectiveThe morbidity and mortality of breast cancer is a major public health problem in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).However there is insufficient study in the country highlighting its epidemiological profile.This study aims at assessing at what extent dietary habits are associated with breast cancer.The objectives of this study are to identify the dietary habits of women with breast cancer, to determine the nutritional status of patients, to determine the frequency and specific mortality due to breast cancer and finally to identify whether or not there is an association between dietary intake and breast cancer. Designs (Methodology)We conducted a case control study of 430 hospitalized patients at the Provincial Hospital Jason Sendwe from January 2019 to December 2020.The study population consisted of women with breast cancer (cases) and without breast cancer (controls).Encoding data and data analysis were performed using Excel, IBM SPSS 23, and Openepi software to assess association. ResultsThe frequency of breast cancer was 124 cases or 28.84%, the frequency of appropriate nutrition dietary habits against breast cancer was 13.96% and that of inappropriate nutrition dietary habits was 86.04%.Regarding nutritional status, 8.87% of patients were underweight, 18.54% overweight and 13.70% obese.We found a significant association between dietary intake and breast cancer risk (Odds Ratio: 2.65; 95% CI (1.49-4.71);p-value: 0.001).Our study reports a specific mortality due to breast cancer of 34.67%. ConclusionBreast cancer is a very frequent and fatal disease in our environment, which unfortunately is often discovered late due to lack of screening and good nutritional management.The respect of the food pyramid (appropriate diet) and a Mediterranean diet are the cornerstone in the prevention not only of breast cancer but also of other cancers and pathologies.