Being underweight influences an individual's risk of developing cancer
the verdict
SUPPORTED
the evidence backs this
confidence 81/100
Multiple clinical and epidemiological studies demonstrate that being underweight influences cancer risk, prognosis, and mortality.
Evidence for · 4
Ghrelin-induced neuronal NPY promotes brain metastasis in lung cancer patients with low BMI
2025 · cited by 7
Ghrelin-induced neuronal NPY promotes brain metastasis in lung cancer patients with low BMI.
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More for · 3
Association Between Body Mass Index and Overall Survival in Patients With Colorectal Cancer in Taiwan.
2026 · cited by 0
Underweight status was associated with higher mortality among colorectal cancer patients in Taiwan.
Body Mass Index and Risks of More Than 40 Cause-Specific Mortality in Chinese Women: A Prospective Cohort Study.
2026 · cited by 0
Underweight was linked to an increased risk of neoplasm-related mortality in a large prospective cohort study.
Body mass index change trajectories and gastric cancer risk: Effect modification by sex, age, smoking, and menopausal status in Korean adults aged ≥40 years.
2026 · cited by 0
Both underweight and persistent obesity were associated with an increased gastric cancer risk in specific subgroups.