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Assessment of body mass index, polygenic risk score, and development of colorectal cancer

Excess weight, the prevalence of which is high and increasing in many countries, is linked to multiple adverse health outcomes, including increased colorectal cancer (CRC) risk. Better communication of health risks associated with excess weight might support efforts of prevention.

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Main Authors: Chen, Xuechen (Author) , Li, Hengjing (Author) , Mandić, Marko (Author) , Hoffmeister, Michael (Author) , Brenner, Hermann (Author)
Format: Article (Journal)
Language:English
Published: December 22, 2022
In: JAMA network open
Year: 2022, Volume: 5, Issue: 12, Pages: 1-11
ISSN:2574-3805
DOI:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2022.48447
Online Access:Verlag, kostenfrei, Volltext: https://doi.org/10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2022.48447
Verlag, kostenfrei, Volltext: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2799854
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Author Notes:Xuechen Chen, MMed; Hengjing Li, MMed; Marko Mandic, MSc; Michael Hoffmeister, PhD; Hermann Brenner, MD, MPH
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Summary:Excess weight, the prevalence of which is high and increasing in many countries, is linked to multiple adverse health outcomes, including increased colorectal cancer (CRC) risk. Better communication of health risks associated with excess weight might support efforts of prevention.
Item Description:Gesehen am 15.11.2023
Physical Description:Online Resource
ISSN:2574-3805
DOI:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2022.48447

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