Body mass index and cancer risk among Chinese patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus
Abstract Background Obesity and diabetes are two risk factors for cancer. To evaluate the association of body mass index (BMI) with cancer risk in diabetic patients may improve current understanding of potential mechanisms. Methods A retrospective cohort study was conducted in 51,004 newly diagnosed...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2018-08-01
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Series: | BMC Cancer |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12885-018-4675-0 |