Cancer-specific Studies in the NCI Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics

Pancreatic Cancer

Adiposity, Physical Activity, and Pancreatic Cancer
http://dceg.cancer.gov/research/energybalance/pancreatic

The NIH-AARP Diet and Health Study investigated the association between adiposity and physical activity and pancreatic cancer. A subcohort completed a second questionnaire with information about physical activity and waist and hip circumference. Results are summarized on the web site.

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Pancreatic Cancer in African Americans and Whites
http://dceg.cancer.gov/research/energybalance/pancreatic

This population-based, case-control study in the U.S. explored risk factors for pancreatic cancer, including obesity. Results are summarized on the web site.