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Excess Weight Increases Risk of Colon Cancer
Excess weight increases risk for colon cancer, especially among men, according to a new study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology. Researchers analyzed data from 324,524 men and women participating in the National Institutes of Health-AARP Diet and Healthy Study. These findings are consistent with a meta-analysis of 29 other studies which found a positive association between body weight and colon cancer risk for both men and women.
References
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- Renehan AG, Tyson M, Egger M, et al. Body-mass index and incidence of cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis of prospective observational studies. Lancet. 2008;37:569-578.
