Açaí (
Adolescent
Adult
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Antioxidants
/ administration & dosage
Brazil
Child
Chronic Disease
/ prevention & control
Euterpe
/ chemistry
Female
Flavonoids
/ administration & dosage
Fruit
/ chemistry
Humans
Middle Aged
Neoplasms
/ classification
Plant Extracts
/ administration & dosage
Rural Population
/ statistics & numerical data
Young Adult
Journal
TheScientificWorldJournal
ISSN: 1537-744X
Titre abrégé: ScientificWorldJournal
Pays: United States
ID NLM: 101131163
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
2020
2020
Historique:
received:
17
12
2019
revised:
07
04
2020
accepted:
09
05
2020
entrez:
23
6
2020
pubmed:
23
6
2020
medline:
13
4
2021
Statut:
epublish
Résumé
Flavonoids from a variety of fruits, including açaí, have beneficial antioxidant activity in several diseases, including cancer. Breast cancer is the second most prevalent cancer among Brazilian women. Studies have shown the action of flavonoids on neoplastic cells, as well as on diabetes and neurodegenerative and cardiovascular diseases. To analyze the relationship between the consumption of açaí and the presence of chronic diseases in women residing in the rural area of São Luís, Maranhão. A convenience sample of 150 women residing in the Maracanã neighborhood in São Luís, Maranhão, was used; the collected data included sociodemographic characteristics, habits, sexual and reproductive history, consumption of açaí, and history of cancer and other chronic diseases. The sample was divided into women who consumed açaí at least once a week (cases) and women who did not consume açaí (controls). Statistical analysis was performed to assess the relationships between those variables and the consumption of açaí. A total of 141 women (94%) consumed açaí. Among these, 79.3% were aged between 20 and 50 years, 78.67% were farmers or housewives, 64.67% were Pardo (mixed race), 76.67% were nonsmokers, 70% were not receiving hormonal therapy, 40.67% had already undergone mammography, 28% had already undergone breast ultrasound, and 27.33% had a family history of cancer, with breast cancer being the second most prevalent cancer. There was a higher prevalence of hypertension among women who did not consume açaí than that among those who did; however, previous cancer, family history of cancer, heart disease, and diabetes were more prevalent among the consumers of açaí. There were no statistically significant relationships. Flavonoids are known to have a beneficial effect on some types of neoplastic cells and other diseases; therefore, larger studies are necessary to better evaluate the beneficial effects of consuming foods containing flavonoids on these diseases.
Sections du résumé
BACKGROUND
BACKGROUND
Flavonoids from a variety of fruits, including açaí, have beneficial antioxidant activity in several diseases, including cancer. Breast cancer is the second most prevalent cancer among Brazilian women. Studies have shown the action of flavonoids on neoplastic cells, as well as on diabetes and neurodegenerative and cardiovascular diseases.
OBJECTIVE
OBJECTIVE
To analyze the relationship between the consumption of açaí and the presence of chronic diseases in women residing in the rural area of São Luís, Maranhão.
METHODS
METHODS
A convenience sample of 150 women residing in the Maracanã neighborhood in São Luís, Maranhão, was used; the collected data included sociodemographic characteristics, habits, sexual and reproductive history, consumption of açaí, and history of cancer and other chronic diseases. The sample was divided into women who consumed açaí at least once a week (cases) and women who did not consume açaí (controls). Statistical analysis was performed to assess the relationships between those variables and the consumption of açaí.
RESULTS
RESULTS
A total of 141 women (94%) consumed açaí. Among these, 79.3% were aged between 20 and 50 years, 78.67% were farmers or housewives, 64.67% were Pardo (mixed race), 76.67% were nonsmokers, 70% were not receiving hormonal therapy, 40.67% had already undergone mammography, 28% had already undergone breast ultrasound, and 27.33% had a family history of cancer, with breast cancer being the second most prevalent cancer. There was a higher prevalence of hypertension among women who did not consume açaí than that among those who did; however, previous cancer, family history of cancer, heart disease, and diabetes were more prevalent among the consumers of açaí. There were no statistically significant relationships.
CONCLUSION
CONCLUSIONS
Flavonoids are known to have a beneficial effect on some types of neoplastic cells and other diseases; therefore, larger studies are necessary to better evaluate the beneficial effects of consuming foods containing flavonoids on these diseases.
Identifiants
pubmed: 32565751
doi: 10.1155/2020/5782485
pmc: PMC7285393
doi:
Substances chimiques
Antioxidants
0
Flavonoids
0
Plant Extracts
0
Types de publication
Journal Article
Langues
eng
Sous-ensembles de citation
IM
Pagination
5782485Informations de copyright
Copyright © 2020 Dulcelena Ferreira Silva et al.
Déclaration de conflit d'intérêts
The authors declare that they do not have any conflicts of interest.
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