Causal association between adiposity and hemorrhoids: a Mendelian randomization study

BackgroundHemorrhoids are a very common anorectal disorder affecting a large number of individuals throughout the world. This study aimed to evaluate the causal effects of four adiposity traits including body mass index (BMI), body fat percentage, waist circumference, and waist-to-hip ratio on hemor...

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Main Authors: Jian Huang, Ying Gui, Hongping Qin, Yubo Xie
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-10-01
Series:Frontiers in Medicine
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmed.2023.1229925/full