India, Aug. 21 -- The prevention of cervical cancer, the fourth most common cancer in women, is usually discussed in terms of human papillomavirus or HPV vaccination and screening. Now, new research is turning attention to another possible piece of the puzzle: diet.
A diet higher in antioxidants has been associated with a lower prevalence of cervical cancer, according to a recent study published in the International Journal of Gynaecology & Obstetrics.
The study analysed dietary and health data from 1,044 women in the United States who participated in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey between 2003 and 2018. Of the participants, 174 had cervical cancer, and 870 were matched controls.
Researchers assessed participants' o...