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ArticleBMJ public health2026

Association between dietary patterns and the risk of breast cancer in South Asian countries: a protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies.

Mantaka Rahman, Imtiaz Abdullah, Sharmin Sultana, Afroza Tamanna Shimu, Humayra Anjum

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Mantaka RahmanInternational Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (icddr,b), Dhaka, Bangladesh.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2832-7254
Imtiaz AbdullahInternational Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (icddr,b), Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Sharmin SultanaInternational Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (icddr,b), Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Afroza Tamanna ShimuDhaka Medical College and Hospital (DMCH), Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Humayra AnjumInternational Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (icddr,b), Dhaka, Bangladesh.

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Abstract

Introduction: To date, breast cancer is the fourth leading cause of mortality globally, while Asian women have the highest mortality reporting ∼47.3%. Epidemiological evidence suggests that the association of dietary pattern is closely linked to the risk of breast cancer. A comprehensive analysis of underlying mechanisms could help to identify modifiable risk factors, ultimately reducing a significant disease burden. The review protocol aims to explore the critical association across subtypes and narratively synthesise the possible mechanism between dietary patterns and breast cancer development among South Asian adult women (≥18 years). Methods and analysis: The research team will search the Ethics and dissemination: The review will synthesise evidence extracted from published studies. As the review will not involve the collection of primary data, ethical approval will not be required. Findings will be disseminated through a peer-reviewed publication. PROSPERO registration number: CRD42025644702.

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