Body Mass Index and Risk of Colorectal Cancer Incidence and Mortality in Asia.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

The global burden of obesity is increasing, as are colorectal cancer (CRC) incidence and mortality.

Objectives

To assess the association between body mass index (BMI) and risks of incident CRC and CRC-related death in the Asian population.

Design, setting, and participants

This cohort study includes data pooled from 17 prospective cohort studies included in The Asia Cohort Consortium. Cohort enrollment was conducted from January 1, 1984, to December 31, 2002. Median follow-up time was 15.2 years (IQR, 12.1-19.2 years). Data were analyzed from January 15, 2023, through January 15, 2024.

Exposure

Body mass index, calculated as weight in kilograms divided by height in meters squared.

Main outcomes and measures

The primary outcomes were CRC incide

SUBMITTER: Paragomi P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11358861 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature