Association between body mass index and the colorectal cancer risk in Japan: pooled analysis of population-based cohort studies in Japan

General Info

Geography

Japan (JPN)

Coverage type

Country

Time period covered

January, 1990 - December, 2006

Data type

Scientific literature

Keywords

Anthropometry, Body mass index, Colon and rectum cancers

Citation

Authors

Matsuo K, Mizoue T, Tanaka K, Tsuji I, Sugawara Y, Sasazuki S, Nagata C, Tamakoshi A, Wakai K, Inoue M, Tsugane S, Development and Evaluation of Cancer Prevention Strategies in Japan

Journal

Ann Oncol

Pages

479-90

Publication year

2012

Suggested citation

Matsuo K, Mizoue T, Tanaka K, Tsuji I, Sugawara Y, Sasazuki S, Nagata C, Tamakoshi A, Wakai K, Inoue M, Tsugane S, Development and Evaluation of Cancer Prevention Strategies in Japan. Association between body mass index and the colorectal cancer risk in Japan: pooled analysis of population-based cohort studies in Japan. Ann Oncol. 2012; 23(2): 479-90.