Comparison of abdominal adiposity and overall obesity in relation to risk of small intestinal cancer in a European Prospective Cohort
Conclusion
WC, rather than BMI, may be positively associated with adenocarcinomas but not carcinoid tumors of the small intestine.
Impact
Abdominal obesity is a potential risk factor for adenocarcinoma in the small intestine.
Source: Cancer Causes and Control - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
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