Body mass index and early-onset colorectal cancer risk: a systematic review and cohort-based meta-analysis

Key Points

• Elevated body mass index is associated with a higher risk of early-onset colorectal cancer among adults, particularly men.
• The review highlights obesity as a significant risk factor, suggesting that managing weight might reduce this risk.
• Systematic review and cohort-based meta-analysis were conducted to assess the relationship between BMI and early-onset colorectal cancer.
• These results underscore the importance of weight management strategies to combat rising early-onset colorectal cancer rates.