Table 3 Meta-analysis of studies that evaluated the role of olive oil on cancer development.
| Â | Combined effect log OR | 95% CI for log OR; p for heterogeneity |
|---|---|---|
All studies (n = 19) | -0.41 | -0.53, -0.29; < 0.001 |
Type of cancer | Â | Â |
Breast cancer (n = 5) | -0.45 | -0.78, -0.12; < 0.001 |
Digestive (n = 8) | -0.36 | -0.50, -0.21; 0.16 |
Other (n = 6) | -0.41 | -0.59,-0.23; 0.34 |
Region of origin | Â | Â |
Mediterranean (n = 15) | -0.43 | -0.78, -0.12; 0.0002 |
Non-Mediterranean (n = 4) | -0.37 | -0.62, -0.13; 0.12 |