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Rectal cancer in men: Each 5 unit increase in BMI (35 lbs) associated with 17% greater risk
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Each 5 unit increase in body mass index (BMI) is associated with a 17% increase in the risk of rectal cancer for North American men according to an analysis of 26 studies on North American populations.
Five units of BMI is very roughly 35 pounds for a man of average height, and 30 pounds for a woman of average height.
A BMI Table can be found here.
26 studies on North American populations
This analysis looked at 26 studies on North American populations.
REFERENCE
Ning Y, Wang L, Giovannucci E. A quantitative analysis of body mass index and colorectal cancer: Findings from 56 observational studies. Obes Rev. 2009 Jun 15, Published early online.
AUTHOR’S CONTACT INFORMATION
Y Ning
Department of Nutrition
Harvard School of Public Health and Channing laboratory
677 Huntington Avenue
Boston 02115, MA, USA
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