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Obesity and Thyroid Cancer: Unraveling the Connection Through a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Cohort Studies Publisher



Abiri B1 ; Ahmadi AR2 ; Valizadeh A1, 3 ; Abbaspour F1 ; Valizadeh M1 ; Hedayati M4
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  1. 1. Obesity Research Center, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  2. 2. Isfahan Endocrine and Metabolism Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
  3. 3. Department of Industrial Engineering, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran, Iran
  4. 4. Cellular and Molecular Endocrine Research Center, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

Source: Journal of Diabetes and Metabolic Disorders Published:2024


Abstract

Background: The relationship between adiposity indicators and thyroid cancer (TC) risk has garnered increasing attention due to the rising prevalence of obesity and its potential impact on cancer incidence. We conducted a comprehensive meta-analysis to investigate this association across various effect measures. Method: Until July 2022, a comprehensive search of databases was conducted to identify cohort studies that assessed the association between adiposity and the development of TC. Meta-analysis was performed using random effects models. Subgroup analyses were conducted to explore heterogeneity. Publication bias was assessed using Begg’s tests. Results: A systematic literature search identified 27 eligible studies reporting odds ratios (OR), relative risks (RR), or hazard ratios (HR) as effect measures. Pooling the studies irrespective of the effect measure, a significant positive association between adiposity indicators and TC risk was observed, yielding an effect estimate of 1.16 (95% CI 1.12–1.21). The combined effect estimate for OR/RR studies was 1.10 (95%CI 1.04–1.17), while HR studies yielded an effect estimate of 1.20 (95%CI 1.13–1.26). Subgroup analyses revealed associations across different age groups, obesity indices, and regions, with some variations based on effect measure. Meta-regression identified follow-up duration as a confounding factor only in HR studies. Conclusion: The synthesis of 27 studies with diverse designs and populations underscores a robust positive association between adiposity and TC risk, providing compelling evidence for the potential role of increased adiposity in TC development. © The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Tehran University of Medical Sciences 2024.
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