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Obesity is a risk factor for thyroid cancer in a large, ultrasonographically screened population

Cancer/ Palliative treatment
Author
JM Han et al.
Used Parameters : PBF
Publication Year : 2013
Country : Korea
Journal : European Journal of Endocrinology
Objective: Obesity is a well-known risk factor for many cancers, including those of the esophagus, colon, kidney, breast, and skin. However, there are few reports on the relationship between obesity and thyroid cancer. We conducted this study to determine whether obesity is a risk factor for thyroid cancer by systematically screening a selected population by ultrasonography. Design and methods: We obtained data from 15 068 subjects that underwent a routine health checkup from 2007 to 2008 at the Health Screening …
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