stomach-cancer'There is consistent evidence that the risk of gastric cancer is decreased by the presence of a home refrigerator.'- Gastrointestinal Oncology/262Factors Associated with Increased Risk of Developing Stomach CancerNutritionalMedical* Low fat or protein consumptionQ* Salted meatQ* High nitrate consumptionQ* High complex-carbohydrate consumptionQ* Prior gastric surgeryQ* H. pyloriQ infection* Epstein-Barr virusQ* Gastric atrophy and gastritisQ* Adenomatous polypsQ* Male genderQSocialOccupational* Low social classQ* Rubber workersQ* Coal workersQEnvironmentalGenetic factors* Poor food preparation (smoked, salted)Q* Lack of refrigerationQ* Poor drinking water (well water)Q* SmokingQ* Blood group 'A'Q* Pernicious anemiaQ* Family history* Hereditary nonpolyposis colon cancerQ* Li-Fraumeni syndromeQDecrease risk of carcinoma stomach: Aspirin, Diet (high fresh fruit and vegetable intake). Vitamin A and C, calcium, selenium, zinc and ironQ.Alcohol is not a risk factor tor CA stomachQ.">