Body size and risk of multiple myeloma in the Black Women's Health Study.
Yachana KatariaBala Niharika PillalamarriGary ZirpoliRaphael SzalatJulie R PalmerKimberly A BertrandPublished in: British journal of cancer (2024)
These results indicate that high early adult BMI is associated with a 57% increased risk of MM in Black women and potentially highlight the importance of weight control as a preventive measure.
Keyphrases
- polycystic ovary syndrome
- multiple myeloma
- body mass index
- pregnancy outcomes
- healthcare
- public health
- weight gain
- cervical cancer screening
- mental health
- physical activity
- breast cancer risk
- type diabetes
- weight loss
- health information
- adipose tissue
- health promotion
- pregnant women
- climate change
- young adults
- body weight