1. Race, age, and sex differences on the influence of obesity on colorectal cancer sidedness and mortality: A national cross-sectional study.
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Ulanja MB, Ntafam C, Beutler BD, Antwi-Amoabeng D, Rahman GA, Ulanja RN, Mabrouk T, Governor SB, Djankpa FT, and Alese OB
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- Humans, Female, Male, Cross-Sectional Studies, Sex Characteristics, Obesity complications, Overweight complications, Colorectal Neoplasms
- Abstract
Background and Objectives: Colorectal cancer (CRC) sidedness is recognized as a prognostic factor for survival; left-sided colorectal cancer is associated with better outcomes than right-sided colon cancer (RsCC). We aimed to evaluate the influence of obesity on CRC sidedness and determine how race, age, and sex affect mortality among overweight and obese individuals., Methods: A survey-weighted analysis was conducted using data obtained from the National Inpatient Sample between 2016 and 2019., Results: Of the 24 549 patients with a diagnosis of CRC and a reported body mass index (BMI), 13.6% were overweight and 49.9% were obese. The race distribution was predominantly non-Hispanic Whites (69.7%), followed by Black (15.6%), Hispanic (8.7%), and other race (6.1%). Overweight (BMI: 25-29.9) and obese (BMI: ≥30) individuals were more likely to have RsCC (adjusted OR [aOR] = 1.28; 95% CI: 1.17-1.39, p < 0.001 and aOR = 1.45; 95% CI: 1.37-1.54, p < 0.001, respectively). Obese Black individuals were more likely to have RsCC as compared to their White counterparts (aOR = 1.23; 95% CI: 1.09-1.38)., Conclusions: Obesity is associated with an increased risk of RsCC. In addition, racial disparities in CRC sidedness and outcomes are most pronounced among obese patients., (© 2022 The Authors. Journal of Surgical Oncology published by Wiley Periodicals LLC.) more...
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- 2023
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