Dietary inflammatory index, Mediterranean diet score, and lung cancer: a prospective study.
Allison M HodgeJ K BassettN ShivappaJ R HébertD R EnglishG G GilesG SeveriPublished in: Cancer causes & control : CCC (2016)
The MDS showed an inverse association with lung cancer risk, especially for current smokers. A high DII, indicating a more pro-inflammatory diet, was associated with risk of lung cancer only for current smokers. A healthy diet may reduce the risk of lung cancer, especially in smokers.