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Table 2 Frequency distribution of preference for foods with hot, neutral and cold characteristics (N = 404, %)

From: Relationship between Chinese medicine dietary patterns and the incidence of breast cancer in Chinese women in Hong Kong: a retrospective cross-sectional survey

Groups

Food nature

P value

Hot (warm)

Neutral

Cold (cool)

Controls

14 (6.9)

121 (59.9)

67 (33.2)

<0.001*

Cases

53 (26.4)

103 (50.8)

46 (22.8)

 
  1. The P value was <0.05, indicating a statistically significant between-group difference. The results showed a possible association between consumption of hot foods and a higher risk of breast cancer
  2. * P value was calculated by Chi square test
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