Journal of the National Cancer Institute
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J. Natl. Cancer Inst. · Feb 2015
Review Meta AnalysisAdult weight gain and adiposity-related cancers: a dose-response meta-analysis of prospective observational studies.
Adiposity, measured by body mass index, is implicated in carcinogenesis. While adult weight gain has diverse advantages over body mass index in measuring adiposity, systematic reviews on adult weight gain in relation to adiposity-related cancers are lacking. ⋯ Avoiding adult weight gain itself may confer protection against certain types of cancers, particularly among HRT nonusers.