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ArticleNutrients2026

The Influence of Dietary and Physical Exercise Habits on Melanoma Risk: A Case-Control Study.

Francesca Crespí-Payeras, Rosa Moll-Amengual, Neus Calbet-Llopart, Judit Mateu, Míriam Potrony, Cristina Carrera, Pablo Iglesias, Gemma Tell-Martí, Teresa Torres Moral, Susana Puig

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Article in Nutrients, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Francesca Crespí-PayerasMelanoma Unit, Universitat de Barcelona (UB), 08007 Barcelona, Spain.ORCID 0009-0009-1754-8375
Rosa Moll-AmengualMelanoma Unit, Universitat de Barcelona (UB), 08007 Barcelona, Spain.ORCID 0000-0002-9916-072X
Neus Calbet-LlopartMelanoma Unit, Universitat de Barcelona (UB), 08007 Barcelona, Spain.ORCID 0000-0003-0443-3025
Judit MateuFundació de Recerca Clínic Barcelona-Institut d'Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer (IDIBAPS), 08036 Barcelona, Spain.ORCID 0000-0002-0586-1200
Míriam PotronyMelanoma Unit, Universitat de Barcelona (UB), 08007 Barcelona, Spain.ORCID 0000-0003-2766-0765
Cristina CarreraMelanoma Unit, Universitat de Barcelona (UB), 08007 Barcelona, Spain.ORCID 0000-0003-1608-8820
Pablo IglesiasFundació de Recerca Clínic Barcelona-Institut d'Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer (IDIBAPS), 08036 Barcelona, Spain.ORCID 0009-0001-9161-4950
Gemma Tell-MartíMelanoma Unit, Universitat de Barcelona (UB), 08007 Barcelona, Spain.ORCID 0000-0003-2728-6961
Teresa Torres MoralFundació de Recerca Clínic Barcelona-Institut d'Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer (IDIBAPS), 08036 Barcelona, Spain.ORCID 0000-0003-3847-2647
Susana PuigMelanoma Unit, Universitat de Barcelona (UB), 08007 Barcelona, Spain.ORCID 0000-0003-1337-9745

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Agència de Gestió d'Ajuts Universitaris i de Recerca 2021_SGR_01492Fundació La Marató de TV3 201331-30Instituto de Salud Carlos III AC22/00011Instituto de Salud Carlos III PI15/00716Instituto de Salud Carlos III PI15/00956Instituto de Salud Carlos III PI18/00419Instituto de Salud Carlos III PI22/01457Instituto de Salud Carlos III PI22/01467
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Abstract

BACKGROUND/

objectivesObesity, food and nutrient intake, and physical activity (PA) have been linked to the occurrence of various types of cancer. However, evidence regarding their relationship with melanoma is limited. We aimed to assess whether body mass index (BMI), diet quality, food cooking methods, and PA influence the risk of developing melanoma.

methodsThis case-control study compared the demographic characteristics, dietary habits, and PA of 130 melanoma patients from the Hospital Clínic de Barcelona with 166 control subjects of similar age and sex distribution. Data was collected by means of a questionnaire, administered between January 2016 and February 2020. The association between these factors and melanoma was assessed using odds ratios for binary variables with 95% confidence intervals.

resultsBMI was not found to be associated with the diagnosis of melanoma. However, restricting foods and limiting sugary products did show a correlation with lower melanoma risk, while dairy product restriction was associated with an increased risk. Consumption of processed meats and unhealthy cooking methods were also associated with an increased risk of melanoma development. Lastly, an inverse association between PA practice and frequency and melanoma risk was observed in women, while vigorous-intensity PA showed an inverse association regardless of sex.

conclusionsThis study identifies specific dietary patterns and PA behaviors that may play a role in melanoma risk, highlighting the potential for personalized lifestyle-based prevention strategies.

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DietExerciseFeeding BehaviorMelanomaAdultAgedBody Mass IndexCase-Control StudiesCookingFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedRisk Factorsbody mass indexdietary habitsmelanomaphysical exercise

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