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Meta-analysis of studies that evaluated the role of olive oil on cancer development.
| Combined effect log OR | 95% CI for log OR; p for heterogeneity | |
|---|---|---|
| All studies (n = 19) | -0.41 | -0.53, -0.29; < 0.001 |
| Type of cancer | ||
| Breast cancer (n = 5) | -0.45 | -0.78, -0.12; < 0.001 |
| Digestive (n = 8) | -0.36 | -0.50, -0.21; 0.16 |
| Other (n = 6) | -0.41 | -0.59,-0.23; 0.34 |
| Region of origin | ||
| Mediterranean (n = 15) | -0.43 | -0.78, -0.12; 0.0002 |
| Non-Mediterranean (n = 4) | -0.37 | -0.62, -0.13; 0.12 |
