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Obesity and Cancer: Epidemiology

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The increase in overweight and obesity in the past few decades is well documented [1]. Observational epidemiologic studies have consistently shown associations between obesity and increased risk of cancer [2, 3]. Studies have also consistently shown associations between obesity at or before the time of cancer diagnosis and increased risk of cancer mortality [4]. Less known is whether weight gain or weight loss affects cancer prognosis [5, 6].

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  1. Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, Yale School of Public Health, 60 College Street, New Haven, CT, 06520-8034, USA

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    I. George Fantus

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Irwin, M.L. (2011). Obesity and Cancer: Epidemiology. In: Fantus, I. (eds) Insulin Resistance and Cancer. Energy Balance and Cancer, vol 1. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-9911-5_4

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