Eating too much salt might increase stomach cancer risk
Habitual salt intake and risk of gastric cancer: a meta-analysis of prospective studies.
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A study looked at many other studies and found that people who eat more salt have a higher chance of getting stomach cancer.
No biological mechanisms were identified in this study. This may be an epidemiological, observational, or survey-based study that reports associations rather than proposing causal biological pathways.
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Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional. Terms
A study looked at many other studies and found that people who eat more salt have a higher chance of getting stomach cancer.
No biological mechanisms were identified in this study. This may be an epidemiological, observational, or survey-based study that reports associations rather than proposing causal biological pathways.
Systematic Reviews & Meta-Analyses
Max 100Randomized Controlled Trials
Max 90Cohort Studies
Max 72Case-Control Studies
Max 58Cross-Sectional Studies
Max 44Case Reports & Case Series
Max 30Expert Opinion & Narrative Reviews
Max 552 / 100
Evidence Score
The highest quality evidence. These studies systematically search, appraise, and synthesize results from multiple individual studies, providing the most reliable summary of current knowledge.
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D'Elia L, Rossi G, Ippolito R, Cappuccio FP, Strazzullo P
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