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Elvina Almuradova: Waist circumference and waist-to-hip ratio as predictors of colorectal cancer risk
Jan 26, 2025, 07:32

Elvina Almuradova: Waist circumference and waist-to-hip ratio as predictors of colorectal cancer risk

Elvina Almuradova, Oncology Unit Lead at Can Hospitals Turkey, posted on X about recent paper by Fatemeh Safizadeh et al., titled “Colorectal Cancer and Central Obesity” published on JAMA Network.

Authors: Fatemeh Safizadeh, Marko Mandic, Michael Hoffmeister, Hermann Brenner

Elvina Almuradova: Waist circumference and waist-to-hip ratio as predictors of colorectal cancer risk

“New research reveals that waist circumference and waist-to-hip ratio are stronger predictors of colorectal cancer risk than BMI. Tackling obesity is crucial for reducing cancer risk!”