Global burden of esophageal cancer attributable to high BMI in 204 countries and territories: 1990 –2019

ConclusionsThe incidence of EC is increasing, particularly in developing nations, which may be attributed to the prevalence of high BMI. To mitigate the impact of high BMI on the incidence of EC, it is important to increase awareness of its deleterious effects, which may alleviate the burden of this disease.

Source: Thoracic Cancer - February 6, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Zhiming Chen, Xingxing Zhang, Jianxue Zhai, Jiayang Fan, Yikuan Cai, Tianlan Ye, Zhizhi Wang, Kaican Cai Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research