Anthropometric characteristics and risk of lymphoid and myeloid leukemia in the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition (EPIC).

Anthropometric characteristics and risk of lymphoid and myeloid leukemia in the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition (EPIC).

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PURPOSE: Overweight and obesity have been suggested as a risk factor for leukemia. Impaired immune function associated with obesity, increased insulin-like growth factor-I activity and stimulating effects of leptin suggest a possible biological link between anthropometric measures and leukemia. Howe...

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Main Authors: Saberi Hosnijeh, F, Romieu, I, Gallo, V, Riboli, E, Tjønneland, A, Halkjær, J, Fagherazzi, G, Clavel-Chapelon, F, Dossus, L, Lukanova, A, Kaaks, R, Trichopoulou, A, Lagiou, P, Katsoulis, M, Panico, S, Tagliabue, G, Bonet, C, Dorronsoro, M, Huerta, J, Ardanaz, E, Sánchez, M, Johansen, D, Borgquist, S, Peeters, P, Bueno-de-Mesquita, H
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2013

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