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Association of birth weight with cancer risk: a dose-response meta-analysis and Mendelian randomization study.
Journal of cancer research and clinical oncology - 1 Jul 2023
Chen Chao, Chen Xiaoying, Wu Donghong, Wang Huiting, Wang Chuqiao, Shen Jieni, An Yiran, Zhong Ran, Li Caichen, Liang Wenhua
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BACKGROUND: Several articles have shown that birth weight is associated with the risk of many types of cancers. However, the results are inconsistent, and whether the relationship has a causal effect remains unknown. METHODS: We searched the PubMed and Embase libraries up to March 2021 and selected observational studies reporting the relationship between birth weight and adult-onset cancer risk. Dose-response...
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