| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2126292 | European Journal of Cancer | 2006 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
The odds ratio for adenocarcinoma of the oesophagus, the oesophago-gastric junction and gastric cardia rose significantly with increasing BMI. For tumours of the lower oesophagus, obesity increased the risk 10.9-fold. The increased risk is significant in males only.
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Authors
Aoife M. Ryan, Suzanne P. Rowley, Anthony P. Fitzgerald, Narayanasamy Ravi, John V. Reynolds,