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Body Mass Index and Risk of Female Reproductive System Tumors Subtypes: A Meta-Analysis Using Mendelian Randomization.
Technology in cancer research & treatment - 1 Jan 2000
Jiang Xi-Ya, Zheng Lan, Xiong Min, Wang Sen-Lin, Jin Qin-Qin, Yang Yin-Ting, Fang Ya-Xing, Hong Lin, Mei Jie, Zhou Shu-Guang
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Introduction: A strong association was previously established between body mass index (BMI) and female reproductive system tumors; however, the causal relationship is unclear. We conducted a Mendelian randomization (MR) study to further explore this association. Methods: Genetic information for BMI was retrieved from a published genome-wide association study involving 339,224 participants. Genetic associations...
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