PhD conferral Mw.drs. Denise H.E. Maasland, MSc.
Supervisors: Prof.dr.ir. P.A. van den Brandt, Prof.dr. B. Kremer
Co-supervisor: Dr. L.J. Schouten
“Lifestyle factors and risk of head-neck cancer subtypes: a prospective cohort study”
Keywords: head-neck cancer, lifestyle, prevention
The results of this Dutch cohort study confirm that lifestyle plays an important role in the development of head-neck cancer (oral cancer, throat cancer and laryngeal cancer). Alcohol consumption and smoking are the primary risk factors for developing these types of cancers. A low intake of fruits, vegetables, vitamin C (from foods) and low selenium values (as measured in toenails) are also associated with an increased risk of head-neck cancer. The use of vitamin C supplements and the consumption of foods rich in vitamin E and carotenoids do not appear to minimise these risks. The role played by body weight remains unclear.
Our results confirm that a healthy lifestyle can be a promising strategy in preventing head-neck cancer.
Also read
-
PhD Defence Emmanuel Tan Chee Peng
"Beyond Hogwarts and Sorting Hats: How a House System shapes medical student support"
10 Jun -
PhD Defence Mariia Denisova
"Co-construction of reliable knowledge, good care and profit-making: The ambivalent role of private clinics in Russian healthcare"
10 Jun -
PhD Defence Charlotte Merel Marije Peters
"Beyond The Red Lights: Understanding the STI/HIV burden and sexual healthcare needs of home-based and migrant sex workers"
11 Jun