Multiple myeloma mortality in relation to obesity among African Americans
JS Sonderman, TN Bethea, CM Kitahara… - Journal of the …, 2016 - academic.oup.com
Multiple myeloma (MM) incidence and mortality are higher among African Americans (AAs)
than among other population groups. The prevalence of obesity is also elevated among …
than among other population groups. The prevalence of obesity is also elevated among …
Body size and risk of multiple myeloma in the Black Women's Health Study
Background Obesity is an established risk factor for multiple myeloma (MM). Relatively few
prior studies, however, have evaluated associations in Black populations. Methods Among …
prior studies, however, have evaluated associations in Black populations. Methods Among …
Anthropometric characteristics and risk of multiple myeloma
Background: Few studies have examined obesity and risk for multiple myeloma, and the
results are inconsistent. Laboratory evidence suggests mechanisms through which obesity …
results are inconsistent. Laboratory evidence suggests mechanisms through which obesity …
Body size and multiple myeloma mortality: a pooled analysis of 20 prospective studies
LR Teras, CM Kitahara, BM Birmann… - British journal of …, 2014 - Wiley Online Library
Multiple myeloma (MM) is a rare but highly fatal malignancy. High body weight is associated
with this cancer, but several questions remain regarding the aetiological relevance of timing …
with this cancer, but several questions remain regarding the aetiological relevance of timing …
Anthropometric traits and risk of multiple myeloma: a pooled prospective analysis
Background Obesity is a risk factor for multiple myeloma (MM), yet results of prior studies
have been mixed regarding the importance of early and/or later adult obesity; other …
have been mixed regarding the importance of early and/or later adult obesity; other …
Obesity and multiple myeloma
GD Friedman, LJ Herrinton - Cancer Causes & Control, 1994 - Springer
An exploratory study was conducted of common clinical conditions as predictors of
subsequent cancer in 143,574 outpatients of a health maintenance organization (in …
subsequent cancer in 143,574 outpatients of a health maintenance organization (in …
Decreased body mass index is associated with poor prognosis in patients with multiple myeloma
SH Jung, DH Yang, JS Ahn, SS Lee, SY Ahn… - Annals of …, 2014 - Springer
Obesity increases morbidity in and mortality of patients with various types of cancer.
However, the proportion of obese individuals in Asia is smaller than that in Western …
However, the proportion of obese individuals in Asia is smaller than that in Western …
Multiple myeloma: a review of the epidemiologic literature
DD Alexander, PJ Mink, HO Adami… - … journal of cancer, 2007 - Wiley Online Library
Multiple myeloma, a neoplasm of plasma cells, accounts for∼∼ 15% of
lymphatohematopoietic cancers (LHC) and 2% of all cancers in the US. Incidence rates …
lymphatohematopoietic cancers (LHC) and 2% of all cancers in the US. Incidence rates …
Body mass index and risk of multiple myeloma: a meta-analysis of prospective studies
A Wallin, SC Larsson - European journal of cancer, 2011 - Elsevier
Excess body weight has been identified as a risk factor for various cancer types. Since the
publication of two meta-analyses indicating that body mass index (BMI) is positively …
publication of two meta-analyses indicating that body mass index (BMI) is positively …
Body mass index and risk of multiple myeloma: a meta‐analysis
SC Larsson, A Wolk - International Journal of Cancer, 2007 - Wiley Online Library
Excess body weight has been identified as a risk factor for a variety of cancer types.
However, whether excess body weight increases the risk of multiple myeloma remains …
However, whether excess body weight increases the risk of multiple myeloma remains …