Women's sweet food will increase the risk of uterine cancer. According to a large-scale Swedish study published in the Journal of cancer epidemiology, biomarkers and prevention, women's frequent consumption of foods such as biscuits, cakes or sweet bread can significantly increase their risk of uterine cancer, the Daily Mail reported. Eating biscuits more than three times a week can increase the risk of uterine cancer by 42%.
The new study, conducted by scientists at Karolinska Medical College in Sweden, surveyed the eating habits of more than 6000 participants. At the beginning of the study, participants received a questionnaire about diet, lifestyle, weight and general health. Ten years later, the surviving participants received the same questionnaire again. All female participants were asked about the frequency of adding sugar to hot drinks and the different types of sweets they ate.
Eighteen years later, the researchers found a total of 729 cases of uterine cancer. Women who frequently ate sweet cakes, bread or biscuits had a 42% increased risk of uterine cancer. The study also found that the total daily intake of sugar was more than 35 grams (equivalent to 7 teaspoons), which could lead to an increase of 36% in the incidence rate of uterine cancer.