Central obesity and its associated factors among cancer patients at the University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia

Central obesity and its associated factors among cancer patients at the University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia

PurposeObesity, especially the hidden type of obesity (central obesity), has been believed to be the major risk factor for developing and progressing non-communicable diseases, including cancers. However, there are limited studies regarding the issue in Ethiopia and the study area. Therefore, this s...

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Main Authors: Meseret Derbew Molla, Haileab Fekadu Wolde, Ephrem Tafesse Teferi, Anteneh Ayelign Kibret
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-04-01
Series:Frontiers in Oncology
Subjects:
cancer
central obesity
body mass index
associated factors
behavioral factors
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fonc.2023.1150303/full

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