Height and BMI's Link to Small Intestine Cancer in Norway
Author Information
Author(s): Bjørge T, Tretli S, Engeland A
Primary Institution: University of Bergen
Hypothesis
The study aimed to explore the associations between body mass index (BMI) and height and the risk of cancers of the small intestine.
Conclusion
The risk of cancer of the small intestine increased with BMI in males and with height in both sexes.
Supporting Evidence
- The study followed 2,001,695 individuals for an average of 23 years.
- 1162 cases of small intestine cancer were diagnosed during the follow-up.
- The risk of small intestine cancer increased with BMI in men and height in both sexes.
Takeaway
Being taller and heavier can increase the risk of getting cancer in the small intestine.
Methodology
Cox's proportional-hazards regression models were used to analyze the data from a large cohort study.
Potential Biases
The study relied on population-based registries, which may have limitations in data accuracy.
Limitations
The study only included histologically verified cancers and excluded individuals diagnosed before measurements.
Participant Demographics
The cohort included 963,709 men and 1,038,018 women aged 20–74 years.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.02
Confidence Interval
95% CI: 1.01–1.06
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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