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World J Clin Oncol. Jan 24, 2026; 17(1): 112369
Published online Jan 24, 2026. doi: 10.5306/wjco.v17.i1.112369
Published online Jan 24, 2026. doi: 10.5306/wjco.v17.i1.112369
Figure 1 Forest plots of the association between obesity and colorectal cancer risk stratified by sex.
A: Pooled analysis for men shows a strong, statistically significant positive association (HR 1.71, 95%CI: 1.44-2.02) with no observed heterogeneity (I2 = 0.0%); B: Pooled analysis for women indicates a significant but attenuated positive association (HR 1.26, 95%CI: 1.03-1.52) with moderate heterogeneity (I2 = 50.5%).
- Citation: Leung LJCL, Sharma RS, Cheng B, Akalanka HK, Gopalan V. Obesity and colorectal cancer risk: A systematic review and meta-analysis. World J Clin Oncol 2026; 17(1): 112369
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2218-4333/full/v17/i1/112369.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5306/wjco.v17.i1.112369