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JAMA Oncol March 2019 PMID 30589925

Proportion of Cancer Cases Attributable to Excess Body Weight by US State, 2011-2015.

Farhad Islami, Ann Goding Sauer, Susan M Gapstur, Ahmedin Jemal

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The group's discussions mainly focus on stressing the link between excess body weight and cancer, with posts mentioning the need for obesity treatment prioritization and referencing the study to support health policy changes. The tone emphasizes urgency and importance, reflecting both interest and concern, which collectively suggest moderate to high impact.

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Most discussions appear to support the findings, highlighting the importance of addressing obesity in cancer prevention.

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While some posts express interest in the implications, the overall curiosity about specific data details is moderate.

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Many discussions reference the study directly, emphasizing its relevance and calling for prioritizing obesity treatment, showing deep engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The posts suggest that the publication could influence public health policies and raise awareness about obesity's role in cancer.

Abstract in brief

  • Excess body weight (EBW) is a confirmed factor that contributes to cancer, but there is limited detailed information on how much it impacts cancer rates across different US states.
  • The study calculated the population attributable fraction (PAF) of cancer cases due to EBW from 2011 to 2015 using self-reported BMI data adjusted for various factors and state-specific cancer data, finding that nearly 37,670 cases in men and about 74,690 in women could be linked to EBW annually.
  • There was significant variation between states, with the proportion of cancers attributable to EBW ranging from about 39% in Montana to 60% in some other states, highlighting the importance of targeting EBW in cancer prevention efforts.
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Farah Husain MD, FACS, FASMBS
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One more reason why the treatment of obesity needs to be a priority: Proportion of Cancer Cases Attributable to Excess Body Weight by US State, 2011-2015 https://t.co/MeE9TtiT3A

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Katherine Flegal
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There is a major disconnect between the theoretical articles in epi journals and highly problematic articles like Islami et al Proportion of Cancer Cases Attributable to Excess Body Weight by US State, 2011-2015. JAMA Oncol. 2019;5(3):384-92.

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Jose A. Jeronimo
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Interesting results from this report. Roughly 5-10% of cancers could be related to excess body weight. Proportion of Cancer Cases Attributable to Excess Body Weight by US State, 2011-2015 https://t.co/NAHODS8iOb

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Katherine Flegal
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There is a major disconnect between the theoretical articles in epi journals and highly problematic articles like Islami et al Proportion of Cancer Cases Attributable to Excess Body Weight by US State, 2011-2015. JAMA Oncol. 2019;5(3):384-92.

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Farah Husain MD, FACS, FASMBS
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One more reason why the treatment of obesity needs to be a priority: Proportion of Cancer Cases Attributable to Excess Body Weight by US State, 2011-2015 https://t.co/MeE9TtiT3A

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Al-Ola A Abdallah MD (USMIRC)
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