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. 2020 Sep 1;21(9):2733-2737.
doi: 10.31557/APJCP.2020.21.9.2733.

Association between Low Fruit and Vegetable Consumption and Colorectal Polyps in Thailand

Kannika Supachai  1 , Bunchorn Siripongpreeda  2 , Kamonwan Soonklang  3 , Napatsawan O-Pad  1 , Kanlayanee Krohkaew  1 , Chanisara Suebwongdit  1 , Suchada Panaiem  1
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Association between Low Fruit and Vegetable Consumption and Colorectal Polyps in Thailand

Kannika Supachai et al. Asian Pac J Cancer Prev. .

Abstract

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the association between low fruit and vegetable consumption and colorectal polyps.

Methods: A retrospective study was conducted among 1,228 participants aged 50-65 years who completed 2-time colonoscopy exams at the first and the fifth year of a colorectal screening program. Consuming less than one serving of fruit and vegetable daily was rated as low. Colorectal polyps from colonoscopy findings were recognized in 3 types: hyperplastic, low risk and high risk adenomatous polyps.

Results: The findings demonstrated high prevalence of low fruit (93.6%) and low vegetable (85.8%) consumption. Exercising individuals were more likely to consume both fruit (OR 2.28, 95%CI 1.42-3.65) and vegetable (OR 1.40, 95%CI 1.00-1.96), while smoking history individuals tended to consume vegetable (OR 2.08, 95%CI 1.22-3.55). Low fruit consumption was strongly associated with high risk adenomatous polyps (OR 4.39, 95%CI 2.40-8.03), while low vegetable consumption was distinctively associated with low risk (OR 6.26, 95%CI 4.11-9.55) and high risk adenomatous polyps (OR 8.64, 95%CI 5.30-14.09).

Conclusion: This study provides additional evidence of the association between low fruit and vegetable consumption and colorectal polyps. Enhancing people fiber eating behavior may help preventing colorectal cancer risk.

Keywords: Colorectal polyps; Fruit and vegetable consumption; colorectal cancer.

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