Associations of Albumin and BMI with Colorectal Cancer Risk in the Southern Community Cohort Study: a Prospective Cohort Study.

Zoe WaltsLisa ParlatoRonni BrentQiuyin CaiMark SteinwandelWei ZhengShaneda Warren Andersen

Published in: Journal of racial and ethnic health disparities (2023)

Null associations of overweight/obesity with CRC risk demonstrates limited utility of BMI, especially among Black populations. Low albumin may indicate CRC risk. In Black individuals, albumin may better predict adiposity related risks than BMI.

Keyphrases

weight gain
body mass index
insulin resistance
weight loss
metabolic syndrome
healthcare
type diabetes
physical activity