Impact of Smoking, Alcohol Use and Exercise on Underweight after Gastrectomy: A Nationwide Cohort Study of Gastric Cancer Patients in Korea

Key Points

• This research investigates how smoking, alcohol use, and exercise influence the risk of underweight after gastrectomy in gastric cancer patients.
• Analyzed data from a nationwide cohort of gastric cancer patients
• Assessed the impact of smoking cessation, alcohol use, and exercise on weight status post-surgery
• Utilized statistical analyses to determine associations between lifestyle factors and underweight outcomes.
• Smoking cessation is linked to a reduced risk of postoperative underweight
• Regular exercise shows a protective effect against underweight in these patients
• Alcohol use does not significantly affect the risk of postoperative underweight.