Publication: Measured Adiposity in Relation to Head and Neck Cancer Risk in the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition.
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2017-02-09
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Ward, Heather A
Wark, Petra A
Muller, David C
Steffen, Annika
Johansson, Mattias
Norat, Teresa
Gunter, Marc J
Overvad, Kim
Dahm, Christina C
Halkjær, Jytte
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Background: Emerging evidence from cohort studies indicates that adiposity is associated with greater incidence of head and neck cancer. However, most studies have used self-reported anthropometry which is prone to error.Methods: Among 363,094 participants in the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition study (EPIC) with measured anthropometry, there were 837 incident cases of head and neck cancer. Head and neck cancer risk was examined in relation to body mass index (BMI) [lean:
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Adiposity
Adult
Aged
Cohort Studies
Female
Head and Neck Neoplasms
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Nutritional Status
Prospective Studies
Risk Factors
White People
Adult
Aged
Cohort Studies
Female
Head and Neck Neoplasms
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Nutritional Status
Prospective Studies
Risk Factors
White People