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[–] perestroika@slrpnk.net 2 points 1 month ago

HR being the hazard ratio (indication of greater or lesser risk), and overall averages of HR being around 0.88, apparently one can reduce the risk of almost any cancer by 10% using a vegetarian diet.

Diet seemed to have the greatest influence on occurrence of these:

  • stomach cancer: HR 0.55
  • cancer of the lymphatic system: HR 0.75
  • colorectal cancer: HR 0.79

So, if one has occurrences of those in family or is predisposed by environment to a higher risk of those - changing diet can reduce risk. :)