Can I read Adult Height as a Risk Factor for Developing Colorectal Cancer: A Population-Based Cohort Study in Thailand on EtoBox?

Adult Height as a Risk Factor for Developing Colorectal Cancer: A Population-Based Cohort Study in Thailand by Jiranya Bureemas; Jarin Chindaprasert; Krittika Suwanrungruang; Chalongpon Santong; Pongdech Sarakarn is a Medicine article available to read on EtoBox.

What is Adult Height as a Risk Factor for Developing Colorectal Cancer: A Population-Based Cohort Study in Thailand about?

## Background: Previous studies have shown that a taller stature has a higher risk of colorectal cancer (CRC) than a shorter stature. However, most prior studies were conducted in the Western region, with few studies and inconsistent results for Asians. To our best knowledge, no previous research has investigated the population of ASEAN countries, which is generally shorter in stature than the Western population. We aimed to examine the association between adult height and CRC risk in a Thai population. ## Methods: This population-based cohort study was conducted in Khon Kaen, Thailand. Overall, 118 patients with CRC were histologically confirmed among 14,418 participants, who were recruited during 1990–2001 and followed up until December 31, 2020. A structured questionnaire was used to obtain baseline data, including demographic and environmental variables. The exposure of interest was measured in height and defined on the basis of the last recorded measurement. Hazard ratios (HRs) and 95% confidence intervals (95% CIs) were estimated using Cox proportional hazard regression analysis. ## Results: Over a median of 21.7 years of follow-up (interquartile range: 19.9–25.6), 14,418 par

Who reads Adult Height as a Risk Factor for Developing Colorectal Cancer: A Population-Based Cohort Study in Thailand?

Author

Jiranya Bureemas; Jarin Chindaprasert; Krittika Suwanrungruang; Chalongpon Santong; Pongdech Sarakarn

Published

2022

Language

EN

Field

Medicine (Health Sciences)