The relation between obesity and breast cancer risk in women by considering menstruation status and geographical variations: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT: Given the increase in the incidence of breast cancer during the past decades, several studies have investigated the effects of variables on breast cancer, especially obesity. This systematic review and meta-analysis aims to evaluate any effects of obesity on breast cancer risk in women, before and after menopause, and in different continents.All forms of relevant literature examining any association between obesity and breast cancer, including cohort, case-control, and cross-sectional studies, were identified in the PubMed, Scopus, EMBASE, and Web of Science databases from January 1, 1990 until January 13, 2023. Body mass index (BMI) > 30 was used to indicate obesity. Every type of breast cancer was examined as outcome factors. The quality of the papers was evaluated using the Newcastle-Ot

SUBMITTER: Dehesh T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10373406 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature