A Meta-Analysis of Obesity and Risk of Colorectal Cancer in Patients with Lynch Syndrome: The Impact of Sex and Genetics

A Meta-Analysis of Obesity and Risk of Colorectal Cancer in Patients with Lynch Syndrome: The Impact of Sex and Genetics

There appears to be a sex-specific association between obesity and colorectal neoplasia in patients with Lynch Syndrome (LS). We meta-analyzed studies reporting on obesity and colorectal cancer (CRC) risk in LS patients to test whether obese subjects were at increased risk of cancer compared to thos...

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Main Authors: Matteo Lazzeroni, Federica Bellerba, Mariarosaria Calvello, Finlay Macrae, Aung Ko Win, Mark Jenkins, Davide Serrano, Monica Marabelli, Sara Cagnacci, Gianluca Tolva, Debora Macis, Sara Raimondi, Luca Mazzarella, Susanna Chiocca, Saverio Caini, Lucio Bertario, Bernardo Bonanni, Sara Gandini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-05-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
lynch syndrome
colorectal cancer
gender difference
body weight
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/13/5/1736

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