Obesity at age 20 and weight gain during adulthood increase risk of total and premature all-cause mortality: findings from women attending breast screening in Manchester

Obesity at age 20 and weight gain during adulthood increase risk of total and premature all-cause mortality: findings from women attending breast screening in Manchester

Abstract Background Obesity in early adulthood is associated with lower breast cancer rates in later life. This could be interpreted as a positive reinforcement of excess weight amongst younger women however, the wider implications of higher weights are less well known. This study examined the assoc...

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Main Authors: Mary Pegington, Michelle Harvie, Elaine F. Harkness, Adam Brentnall, Lee Malcomson, Jake Southworth, Jill Fox, Anthony Howell, Jack Cuzick, D. Gareth Evans
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-01-01
Series:BMC Women's Health
Subjects:
Weight
Obesity
Women
Mortality
Premature mortality
Breast screening
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12905-023-02162-0

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12905-023-02162-0

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