Cancer incidence attributable to red and processed meat consumption in Alberta in 2012
The researchers wanted to find out what the risks of consuming red meat and processed meat. For men who ate red meat, the attributable risk was 13.6-17.9% than women which was 1.6-2.1%. The attrituable risk for men eating processed meats was also higher (3.2-4.8%) than in women. Eating red and processed meates are attrituable to 12% of colorectal cancers in AB¸.
Cancer incidence attributable to tobacco in Alberta, Canada, in 2012
The 2012 study looked at number of site-specific cancers in Alberta that are attributable to tobacco exposure. They looked at data from the Canadian Community Health Survey between 2000-2007, which estimated prevalence of active/passive smoking. They found overall 37% pf tobacco related cancers were attributed to active tobacco smoking in 2012.
Association between Physical Activity and Health-Related Quality of Life in Adults with Type 2 Diabetes
They wanted to determine the association between those who met physical activity and health-related quality of life in adults with type II diabetes. The mean age of the study group was about 65, and 45% of participants were female. It was found that the majority of the sample size did not meet guidelines for physical activity.
Design, methods and demographics from phase I of Alberta’s Tomorrow Project cohort: a prospective cohort profile
This article describes Phase I of the ATP which looks at investigators that influence cancer and other diseases. Adults with no previous cancer were recruited and enrolled. 99% of those recruited agreed to be linked with administrative data bases. It was a very successful recruitment process.
Rationale, design, and methods for Canadian alliance for healthy hearts and minds cohort study (CAHHM) – a Pan Canadian cohort study
Canadian Alliance for Healthy Hearts and Minds (CAHHM) is a pan-Canadian, prospective, multi-ethnic cohort study being conducted in Canada. This project has sed CPTP data to help and assist it. CAHHM is a prospective cohort study which aims to examine the health of adults living in Canada.
Dietary assessment is a critical element of health research – Perspective from the Partnership for Advancing Nutritional and Dietary Assessment in Canada
This was an opinion based paper which argued that while assessing dietary intakes is difficult, it`s not impossible. They believe that building capacity and funding opportunities should be readily available in order to build research. If they were to have these, there would be better understanding in Canada and elsewhere.
Using national dietary intake data to evaluate and adapt the US Diet History Questionnaire: the stepwise tailoring of an FFQ for Canadian use
The research team evaluated the Canadian Diet History Questionnaire and adapt the US list for Canada. 4533 food and recipes were grouped into 268 food group and were measured against the different surveys. C-DHQ I and II were designed to optimize the capture of foods consumed in Canadian populationsé
A Genome-Wide Association Study to Identify Potential Germline Copy Number Variants for Sporadic Breast Cancer Susceptibility
The study wanted to determine which CNVs (copy number variations) are assoicated with sporadic BC. They also wanted to 2 distinct CNV calling algorithms to identify false positives and finally the aim of the study is identify potential candidate CNVs for follow-up replication studies.
G1 Gene-environment-lifestyle factors in breast cancer susceptibility: machine learning tools to build predictive models
This study hoped to build predictive models for personalized breast screening. They were able to develop good predictive models for etiologies that would cause disease, and hope their model will aid in preventing breast cancer.
Are Physical Activity Levels Linked to Nutrient Adequacy? Implications for Cancer Risk
This study showed that higher PAL would promote better health and have DRIs which would help promote potential cancer-preventing nutrients. Benefits of higher PAIs may extend beyond the usual benefits attributed to physical activity.