Anthropometric Measures and Basal Cell Carcinoma Risk
Author Information
Author(s): Catherine M Olsen, Maria Celia Hughes, Nirmala Pandeya, Adèle Green
Primary Institution: Queensland Institute of Medical Research
Hypothesis
Is there an association between anthropometric measures and the risk of developing basal cell carcinoma (BCC)?
Conclusion
Adherence to WHO guidelines for body mass index, waist circumference, and waist/hip ratio is not significantly associated with the occurrence of basal cell carcinomas of the skin.
Supporting Evidence
- The study included 1621 participants who were followed for 5 years.
- 94 participants had a current BCC at baseline, and 202 had a history of BCC.
- 179 participants developed new BCCs during the follow-up period.
Takeaway
The study looked at whether body measurements like weight and height affect the risk of skin cancer, but found no strong link.
Methodology
Participants' height, weight, waist, and hip circumferences were measured, and their BCC status was tracked over a 5-year period.
Potential Biases
Potential recall bias due to reliance on self-reported data for past BCC history.
Limitations
The study relied on self-reported BCC history prior to 1986 and only had a single height measurement in 1992.
Participant Demographics
Participants were residents of Nambour, Queensland, aged 25 to 75 years, with a mean age of 50.7 years for men and 49.6 years for women.
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