Adolescent body mass index and erythrocyte sedimentation rate in relation to colorectal cancer risk
Conclusions
Late-adolescent BMI and inflammation, as measured by ESR, may be independently associated with future CRC risk. Further research is needed to better understand how early-life exposures relate to CRC.
Source: Gut - Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Kantor, E. D., Udumyan, R., Signorello, L. B., Giovannucci, E. L., Montgomery, S., Fall, K. Tags: Press releases, Colon cancer Source Type: research