The Association between Obesity and Colorectal Cancer

Obesity has become a major issue for healthcare providers as its prevalence continues to increase throughout the world. The literature suggests that increased body mass index (BMI) is associated with the development of certain cancers such as colorectal cancer (CRC). Consequently, CRC surgeons are n...

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Main Authors: Kevin Whitlock, Richdeep S. Gill, Daniel W. Birch, Shahzeer Karmali
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2012-01-01
Series:Gastroenterology Research and Practice
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/768247
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