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World J Gastroenterol. Aug 21, 2007; 13(31): 4161-4167
Published online Aug 21, 2007. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v13.i31.4161
Published online Aug 21, 2007. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v13.i31.4161
Table 3 Longitudinal studies correlating dietary fiber with colorectal neoplasia
| Reference | Location | Cohort | Follow-up period (yr) | Odds ratio of CRC comparing highest to lowest fiber intake groups | Dietary fiberprotective |
| Fuchs et al 1999[24] | US | 88 757 (women) | 16 | 0.95 (95% CI 0.73-1.25) | No |
| Mai et al 2003[25] | US | 45 491 (women) | 8.5 | 0.94 (95% CI 0.71-1.23) | No |
| Lin et al 2005[26] | US | 36 976 (women) | 10 | 0.75 (95% CI 0.48-1.17) | No |
| Otani et al 2006[27] | Japan | 86 412 | 10 | Hazard ratio of lowest fiber intake group compared to highest group: 2.3 (95% CI 1.0-5.2) | No |
| Shin et al 2006[28] | China | 73 314 (women) | 5.7 | 1.1 (95% CI 0.6-1.8) | No |
- Citation: Tan KY, Seow-Choen F. Fiber and colorectal diseases: Separating fact from fiction. World J Gastroenterol 2007; 13(31): 4161-4167
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v13/i31/4161.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v13.i31.4161