Systematic review and meta-analysis reveal that lifetime body mass index trajectories influence cancer risk.
The findings suggest that lifetime BMI trajectories influence cancer risk, with a transition from normal BMI to higher levels associated with an increased risk of cancer. The impact varied by trajectory and cancer type. Further studies are needed to confirm these findings.
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