Weight fluctuation and risk of hepatocellular carcinoma: a nationwide population-based 8-million-subject study.

Young ChangJeong-Ju YooEun Ju ChoKyungdo HanDahye KimBo-Yeon KimGoh Eun ChungYuri ChoDong Wook ShinSu Jong Yu

Published in: Hepatology international (2021)

Weight fluctuation is an independent predictor of HCC. In the absence of liver cirrhosis or chronic hepatitis, the impact of weight fluctuation on HCC is further emphasized. These results suggest maintaining steady weight is recommended to reduce the risk of HCC.

Keyphrases

body mass index
weight loss
physical activity
weight gain
body weight