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ArticleFrontiers in public health2026

Mediterranean diet adherence among women attending mobile breast cancer prevention programme: results of a cross-sectional study in Italy.

Alessandra Maio, Alba Di Leone, Salvatore Di Grande, Gianluca Franceschini, Stefano Magno, Virginia Castagnetta, Riccardo Masetti, Stefania Boccia, Roberta Pastorino

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Alessandra MaioSection of Hygiene, University Department of Life Science and Public Health, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy.
Alba Di LeoneMultidisciplinary Breast Center, Department of Woman and Child Health and Public Health, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy.
Salvatore Di GrandeSection of Hygiene, University Department of Life Science and Public Health, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy.
Gianluca FranceschiniMultidisciplinary Breast Center, Department of Woman and Child Health and Public Health, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy.
Stefano MagnoMultidisciplinary Breast Center, Department of Woman and Child Health and Public Health, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy.
Virginia CastagnettaMultidisciplinary Breast Center, Department of Woman and Child Health and Public Health, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy.
Riccardo MasettiMultidisciplinary Breast Center, Department of Woman and Child Health and Public Health, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy.
Stefania Boccia *Section of Hygiene, University Department of Life Science and Public Health, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy.
Roberta Pastorino *Section of Hygiene, University Department of Life Science and Public Health, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy.

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Abstract

Background: The Mediterranean Diet (MedDiet) has been linked to lower breast cancer incidence through anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. This study evaluated adherence to the MedDiet among women undergoing mammographic screening provided by mobile units in Italy and explored its association with breast cancer risk factors. Materials and methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out between January and December 2023 as part of the mobile "Prevention Caravan programme." Eligible participants included women aged 18 years or older who underwent breast ultrasound or mammography and completed the 14-item "Mediterranean Diet Adherence Screener (MEDAS)." Descriptive analyses and differences across groups defined by known breast cancer risk factors, stratified by MedDiet adherence levels, were performed, and a multivariable logistic regression analysis was conducted to further explore these patterns. Results: A total of 7,492 women were included, most of whom were ≤45 years of age (69%) and from Central Italy (59%). The mean MEDAS score was 7.0 (SD 1.6), with 62% categorized as having low adherence to the MedDiet. Only 1.21% of participants achieved an excellent level of adherence to the MedDiet. MEDAS score increased with increasing age ( Conclusion: Mobile programmes like the "Prevention Caravan programme" may help promote healthy lifestyles and improve access to prevention services. Future studies should confirm these results in larger, more diverse populations and explore associations with lesion type and severity.

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Breast NeoplasmsDiet, MediterraneanPatient ComplianceAdultAgedCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansItalyMammographyMiddle AgedRisk Factorsbreast cancerdietary adherencehealth promotionMediterranean dietwomen’s health

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