Association between height and thyroid cancer risk: a meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies.

15 Sep 2015Jing Z, Hou X, Liu Y, Yan S, Wang R, Zhao S, Wang Y

Our meta-analysis provides strong evidence for a dose-response relationship between height and risk of thyroid cancer in both men and women.

Meta Analysis
1 effect
6695593 subjects

Reported Outcomes

DeterminantsOutcomeDetails

Height Musculoskeletal outcome
Height
Musculoskeletal system

Thyroid cancer Endocrine outcome
Increased risk of Thyroid cancer
Endocrine system

High evidence
45.0%