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Evaluating the effect of metabolic traits on oral and oropharyngeal cancer risk using Mendelian randomization.
eLife - 12 Apr 2023
Gormley Mark, Dudding Tom, Thomas Steven J, Tyrrell Jessica, Ness Andrew R, Pring Miranda, Legge Danny, Davey Smith George, Richmond Rebecca C, Vincent Emma E, Bull Caroline
Abstract excerpt
A recent World Health Organization report states that at least 40% of all cancer cases may be preventable, with smoking, alcohol consumption, and obesity identified as three of the most important modifiable lifestyle factors. Given the significant decline in smoking rates, particularly within developed countries, other potentially modifiable risk factors for head and neck cancer warrant investigation. Obesity and...
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