| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8444104 | European Journal of Cancer | 2013 | 11 Pages |
Abstract
Adult weight gain, as reflected by attained abdominal obesity at age 50, increases colon cancer risk in both men and women. These data underline the importance of weight management and metabolic health maintenance in early adult life years for colon cancer prevention.
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Authors
Krasimira Aleksandrova, Tobias Pischon, Brian Buijsse, Anne M. May, Petra H. Peeters, H. Bas. Bueno-de-Mesquita, Mazda Jenab, Veronika Fedirko, Christina C. Dahm, Peter D. Siersema, Heinz Freisling, Pietro Ferrari, Kim Overvad, Anne Tjønneland,