Association of Anorexia Nervosa With Risk of Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Anorexia nervosa is recognized as an important cause of morbidity in young people. However, the risk of cancer in people with anorexia nervosa remains uncertain.

Objective

To evaluate the association of anorexia nervosa with the risk of developing or dying of cancer.

Data sources

MEDLINE, Scopus, Embase, and Web of Science from database inception to January 9, 2019.

Study selection

Published observational studies in humans examining the risk of cancer in people with anorexia nervosa compared with the general population or those without anorexia nervosa. Studies needed to report incidence or mortality rate ratios (RRs).

Data extraction and synthesis

Screening, data extraction, and methodological quality assessment were performed by at least 2 r

SUBMITTER: Catala-Lopez F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6563572 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature