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Association between Metabolic Syndrome and Risk of Esophageal Cancer: a Nationwide Population-based Study.

Ji Eun LeeKyung Do HanJu-Hwan YooYohwan YeoIn Young ChoBe Long ChoJin Ho ParkDong Wook ShinJong Ho ChoYong-Moon Mark Park
Published in: Cancer epidemiology, biomarkers & prevention : a publication of the American Association for Cancer Research, cosponsored by the American Society of Preventive Oncology (2022)
Our findings suggest that individuals with MetS may be at increased risk for esophageal cancer, specifically ESCC. Further studies are needed to establish the relationship between MetS and esophageal cancer.
Keyphrases
  • metabolic syndrome
  • insulin resistance
  • cardiovascular disease
  • uric acid
  • skeletal muscle
  • cardiovascular risk factors