Scandinavian journal of gastroenterology
Body mass index and early-onset colorectal cancer risk: a systematic review and cohort-based meta-analysis.
Huichao Wang, Chuanliang Wu, Sheng Zhou, Ying Shi, Lei Cheng, Haiyan Cao, Yikun Zhang, Shanqing Gao
Published: 202610.1080/00365521.2026.2615397
Abstract
BACKGROUND: The incidence of early-onset colorectal cancer (EOCRC; ≤50 years) has been increasing globally. High BMI is a recognized predisposing factor for colorectal cancer, but its contribution to EOCRC is not yet fully understood. We conducted an…
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