Race, age, and sex differences on the influence of obesity on colorectal cancer sidedness and mortality: A national cross-sectional study.

Mark B UlanjaCarnot NtafamBryce David BeutlerDaniel Antwi-AmoabengGaniyu A RahmanReginald N UlanjaTarig MabroukSamuel B GovernorFrancis T DjankpaOlatunji B Alese

Published in: Journal of surgical oncology (2022)

Obesity is associated with an increased risk of RsCC. In addition, racial disparities in CRC sidedness and outcomes are most pronounced among obese patients.

Keyphrases

obese patients
weight loss
bariatric surgery
insulin resistance
metabolic syndrome
high fat diet induced
roux en y gastric bypass
type diabetes
gastric bypass
weight gain
cardiovascular events
risk factors
skeletal muscle
glycemic control
coronary artery disease
body mass index