Cancer risk in Swedish women: the relation to size at birth
2001
Cancer Risk in Swedish Women Related to Size at Birth
Sample size: 1080
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Andersson S W, Bengtsson C, Hallberg L, Lapidus L, Niklasson A, Wallgren A, Hulthén L
Primary Institution: Göteborg University
Hypothesis
Is there a relationship between fetal growth indicators and cancer risk in adult Swedish women?
Conclusion
The study found that higher birth weight and length are associated with an increased risk of cancer in adult women.
Supporting Evidence
- A positive and statistically significant increased risk for cancer was found with increasing birth weight or length.
- The study is the first to report that cancer sites other than hormone-related sites may be influenced by size at birth.
Takeaway
This study shows that babies who are bigger at birth might have a higher chance of getting cancer when they grow up.
Methodology
The study examined birth records and matched them with cancer registries to analyze the relationship between birth size and cancer risk.
Participant Demographics
Adult Swedish women.
Statistical Information
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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