Adiposity and risk of oesophageal cancer subtypes in the Million Women Study.

Siân SweetlandSarah Floud Kezia GaitskellGillian K Reevesnull null

Published in: International journal of epidemiology (2023)

In this population of middle-aged women, there was robust evidence that greater BMI is associated with an increased risk of oesophageal adenocarcinoma and a reduced risk of squamous cell carcinoma.

Keyphrases

squamous cell carcinoma
polycystic ovary syndrome
middle aged
pregnancy outcomes
insulin resistance
locally advanced
body mass index
cervical cancer screening
weight gain
type diabetes
squamous cell
pregnant women
adipose tissue
radiation therapy
young adults
skeletal muscle
physical activity
rectal cancer