Weight change and risk of endometrial cancer

• Published in: International journal of epidemiology Vol. 35; no. 1; pp. 151 - 158
• Main Authors: Trentham-Dietz, A, Nichols, HB, Hampton, JM, Newcomb, PA
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England Oxford University Press 01.02.2006; Oxford Publishing Limited (England)
• Subjects: Adult; Aged; Aging; Body Mass Index; body weight; Case-Control Studies; Endometrial cancer; Endometrial Neoplasms - etiology; Female; Humans; Middle Aged; Odds Ratio; Risk Assessment; Weight Gain; Weight Loss; USA, Wisconsin

Background Obesity is an established risk factor for endometrial cancer. Less well understood is the role of weight gain and weight change in determining risk. Methods We analysed data from a population-based case–control study to evaluate the associations of body mass index (BMI), weight gain, and...