Table 3.
Association between Stomach Cancer and Intake of Specific Cruciferous Vegetables in Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center’s Patient Epidemiologic Data System, Buffalo NY (1982–1998).
| Number (%)1 | OR (95% CI) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cases (n = 292) | Controls (n = 1168) | Age-Adjusted | 2 Multivariable-Adjusted | |
| Cooked Broccoli (SPM) | ||||
| < 1 | 118 (42.3) | 432 (37.9) | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| ≥ 1 | 161 (57.7) | 707 (62.1) | 0.82 (0.63–1.06) | 0.88 (0.67–1.15) |
| Raw Broccoli (SPM) | ||||
| < 1 | 222 (81.6) | 799 (70.9) | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| ≥ 1 | 50 (18.4) | 328 (29.1) | 0.54 (0.39–0.75) | 0.61 (0.43–0.86) |
| Cooked Cabbage (SPM) | ||||
| < 1 | 177 (63.7) | 691 (60.7) | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| ≥ 1 | 101 (36.3) | 448 (39.3) | 0.91 (0.70–1.19) | 0.80 (0.61–1.06) |
| Raw Cabbage (SPM) | ||||
| < 1 | 145 (52.9) | 535 (47.1) | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| ≥ 1 | 129 (47.1) | 602 (53.0) | 0.81 (0.62–1.05) | 0.77 (0.59–1.01) |
| Cooked Cauliflower (SPM) | ||||
| < 1 | 134 (48.4) | 525 (46.1) | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| ≥ 1 | 143 (51.6) | 613 (53.9) | 0.91 (0.71–1.18) | 0.93 (0.71–1.21) |
| Raw Cauliflower (SPM) | ||||
| < 1 | 231 (84.6) | 818 (72.5) | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| ≥ 1 | 42 (15.4) | 310 (27.5) | 0.47 (0.33–0.67) | 0.51 (0.35–0.73) |
| Brussel Sprouts (SPM) | ||||
| < 1 | 212 (77.9) | 798 (70.6) | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| ≥ 1 | 60 (22.1) | 332 (29.4) | 0.66 (0.49–0.90) | 0.66 (0.48–0.91) |
| Greens + Kale (SPM) | ||||
| < 1 | 186 (66.0) | 683 (59.6) | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| ≥ 1 | 96 (34.0) | 463 (40.4) | 0.73 (0.56–0.96) | 0.84 (0.60–1.18) |
| Sauerkraut (SPM) | ||||
| < 1 | 213 (77.2) | 873 (76.7) | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| ≥ 1 | 63 (22.8) | 265 (23.3) | 0.97 (0.71–1.32) | 0.82 (0.59–1.14) |
OR = odds ratio; CI = confidence interval; SPM = Servings per month
1
Total categorical values may not sum to 100% due to missing data from food frequency questionnaire and rounding.
2
Adjusted for age, BMI, sex, smoking status, total meat, education, and family history of stomach cancer.
3
Includes dandelion, turnip, and collard or mustard greens.