Lung cancer risk: Data about lung cancer risk was provided by 1 cohort (7). No association was found.
Lung cancer mortality: Data about lung cancer mortality was provided by 1 cohort (9). A nonsignificant protective effect was found.
Conclusion: No evidence was found for an association between canned fruit and lung cancer.
| Author | Cohort name | Subjects | Years of follow-up | Cases | End point | Consumption of | Relative Risk (RR) | Adjustments |
| 9) Chow WH (1992) | The Lutheran Brotherhood Study | 17,633 white men aged 35 or over. (USA) | 20 (1966-1986) | 219 | lung cancer mortality | Canned fruits (not defined) | Linked to a lower risk of lung cancer death, but nonsignificant (no data shown). | Age, industry/occupation, and smoking status. |
| 7) Fraser GE (1991) | The Adventist Health Study | 34,198 white California seventh-day adventists. (USA) | 6 (1977-1982) | 57 | Lung cancer risk | Canned or frozen fruit | RR = 0.77 (0.44-1.34; No P-value) for consumption ≥ 3 vs < 3 times/wk. | Age, sex, and smoking history |