Risk factors for tumors of the brain and cranial meninges in Seventh-Day Adventists.
We studied the occurrence of tumors of the brain and cranial meninges in a cohort of 34,000 California Seventh-Day Adventists who completed a detailed life-style questionnaire in 1976 and who were followed for cancer incidence until the end of 1982. During the period of follow-up, 31 tumors were diagnosed in the cohort (21 gliomas, 10 meningiomas). Increased risk for glioma was associated with rural residence, history of a positive tuberculosis skin test and consumption of pork products; increased meningioma risk was associated with a positive reaction to a tuberculosis skin test, previous stroke, use of tranquillizers and a vegetarian life-style in childhood.
Mills
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PK
Loma Linda University, Department of Preventive Medicine, Calif.
Preston-Martin
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Annegers
J F
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Beeson
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WL
Phillips
R L
RL
Fraser
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GE
D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D001254:Astrocytoma / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology; D001932:Brain Neoplasms / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology*; D002140:California; D015331:Cohort Studies; D005260:Female; D005910:Glioma / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008019:Life Style; D008297:Male; D008577:Meningeal Neoplasms / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology*; D008579:Meningioma / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology; D012067:Religion; D012307:Risk Factors; D012737:Sex Factors; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires