The Mediterranean diet and risk of colorectal cancer in the UK Women’s Cohort Study

Evidence from epidemiological studies investigating associations between adherence to the Mediterranean diet and colorectal cancer is inconsistent. The aim of this study is to assess in the UK Women's Cohort Study whether adherence to the Mediterranean dietary pattern is associated with reduced incidence of cancers of the colon and rectum.A total of 35 372 women were followed for a median of 17.4 years. A 10-component score indicating adherence...