Table 3.
Multivariate adjusted rate ratios for colorectal adenomas according to the two major dietary patterns
| Quintile | Cases | Person-years | Adjusted IRR (95% CI)1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western | 1 | 114 | 31,138 | 1.00 |
| 2 | 120 | 31,109 | 1.11(0.85-1.44) | |
| 3 | 130 | 31,047 | 1.26(0.97-1.63) | |
| 4 | 119 | 31,047 | 1.20(0.91-1.56) | |
| 5 | 137 | 31,048 | 1.42(1.09-1.85) | |
| P, trend | 0.01 | |||
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| Prudent | 1 | 126 | 31,086 | 1.00 |
| 2 | 126 | 31,102 | 0.93(0.72-1.19) | |
| 3 | 122 | 31,096 | 0.82(0.63-1.07) | |
| 4 | 131 | 31,045 | 0.82(0.63-1.06) | |
| 5 | 115 | 31,085 | 0.66(0.50-0.88) | |
| P, trend | < 0.01 | |||
1
Adjusted for age, BMI, education, family history of colorectal cancer, vigorous physical activity, total energy intake, menopausal status, alcohol consumption, aspirin use, smoking status and female hormone use