Changes in Age Distribution of Obesity-Associated Cancers.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Recent studies have documented an association between overweight and obesity and certain cancers, as well as an increased incidence of obesity-associated cancers (OACs) in younger individuals. However, although important for cancer-control efforts, it is not known which subgroups of the population are most affected by these changes.

Objective

To examine temporal shifts in age distribution of OACs and non-OACs across race/ethnicity- and sex-specific strata.

Design, setting, and participants

This population-based, cross-sectional study assessed individuals residing in Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results sites who were diagnosed with incident OACs and non-OACs from January 1, 2000, to December 31, 2016. Data analysis was performed from August 1, 2018,

SUBMITTER: Koroukian SM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6694395 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature