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Indices of increased central adiposity, such as waist circumference, are associated with increased risk of oesophageal adenocarcinoma and colorectal cancer.
Practitioners should monitor waist circumference as a potential risk factor for certain gastrointestinal cancers.
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A smaller volume of evidence demonstrates that indices of increased central adiposity (such as waist circumference) are associated with increased risk of oesophageal adenocarcinoma and colorectal cancer.
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The claim is supported by a smaller volume of evidence indicating a significant association.
Source
Excess adiposity and gastrointestinal cancer
P Coe et al. · British journal of surgery · 2014
DOI 10.1002/bjs.9623
Meta-analysisCited 39×
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