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ABSTRACT: Background
In previous meta-analyses, aspirin use has been associated with reduced risk of colorectal cancer. However, uncertainty remains on the exact dose-risk and duration-risk relationships.Methods
We identified studies by searching several English and Chinese electronic databases and reviewing relevant articles. The dose-response meta-analysis was performed by linear trend regression and restricted cubic spline regression. Subgroup analyses were conducted to explore possible heterogeneity among studies. Potential heterogeneity was calculated as Q statistic and I(2) value. Publication bias was evaluated using funnel plots and quantified by the Begg's and Egger's test.Results
Twelve studies were included in this meta-analysis. An inverse association between aspirin use and colorectal cancer was observed in both the overall group (RR?=?0.74, 95% CI 0.64-0.83 for aspirin dose; RR?=?0.80, 95% CI 0.75-0.85 for frequency of aspirin use; RR?=?0.75, 95% CI 0.68-0.81 for years of aspirin use) and subgroups stratified by sex and cancer site. The dose-response meta-analysis showed that there was a 20% statistically significant decreased risk of colorectal cancer for 325 mg aspirin per day increment, 18% decreased risk for 7 times aspirin per week increment and 18% decreased risk for 10 years aspirin increment.Conclusion
Long-term (>5 years), low-dose (75-325 mg per day) and regular aspirin use (2-7 times per week) can effectively reduce the risk of colorectal cancer.
SUBMITTER: Ye X
PROVIDER: S-EPMC3581483 | biostudies-literature | 2013
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Ye Xiaohua X Fu Jinjian J Yang Yi Y Chen Sidong S
PloS one 20130225 2
<h4>Background</h4>In previous meta-analyses, aspirin use has been associated with reduced risk of colorectal cancer. However, uncertainty remains on the exact dose-risk and duration-risk relationships.<h4>Methods</h4>We identified studies by searching several English and Chinese electronic databases and reviewing relevant articles. The dose-response meta-analysis was performed by linear trend regression and restricted cubic spline regression. Subgroup analyses were conducted to explore possible ...[more]