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CC BY 4.0 · Journal of Coloproctology 2024; 44(02): e111-e119
DOI: 10.1055/s-0044-1787284
Original Article

The Association between Anthropometric Indicators and Colorectal Polyps and Diverticulosis

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  • Sahar Najafi Mobaraki

    1   Department of Gastroenterology, Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases Research Center, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran

  • Farahnaz Joukar

    1   Department of Gastroenterology, Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases Research Center, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran

  • Saman Maroufizadeh

    2   Department of Biostatistics, School of Health, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran

  • Massood Baghaee

    1   Department of Gastroenterology, Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases Research Center, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran
    3   Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Razi Hospital, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran

  • Mehrnaz Asgharnezhad

    1   Department of Gastroenterology, Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases Research Center, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran

  • Fariborz Mansour-Ghanaei 

    1   Department of Gastroenterology, Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases Research Center, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran

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Abstract

Introduction Colonic polyps and diverticulosis are common colon findings on colonoscopy. One of the risk factors of colorectal polyps and diverticulosis is the anthropometric index. Therefore, we aimed to investigate the association between the anthropometric index and colorectal findings.

Methods In this cross-sectional study, we included 536 patients referred to Razi Hospital, Rasht, Iran, in 2023 for colonoscopy evaluation. Demographical data, clinical characteristics, and colonoscopy findings were recorded for further analysis. All data were analyzed using SPSS.16 by considering a significant level < 0.05

Results The results showed that 35.4% of the patients had polyps, with the majority having a single polyp. The patient's mean age was 55.94 ± 13.33 years; most were females (54.1%). The most common type of polyp was pedunculated, and most were located in the sigmoid colon. The prevalence of diverticular was 11.4%, most of which were also located in the sigmoid colon. Obesity was significantly associated with an increased risk of polyps, while overweight individuals had a higher risk of diverticula (P < 0.05). Age, rural residence, and low physical activity level were identified as factors associated with an increased risk of polyps and diverticula.

Conclusion The findings suggest that obesity and overweight are risk factors for polyps and diverticula, respectively. Further research is warranted to explore additional factors and develop preventive strategies for colorectal diseases. These results support the need for preventive strategies and screening programs to reduce the risk of future colorectal lesions.

Keywords

anthropometric index - body mass index - colorectal cancer - waist to hip circumstances - colonoscopy

Authors' Contributions

FJ, SNM, and FMGH participated in the research design. MA and SM participated in writing the first draft. SM and MB participated in the performance of the research and analytic tools. SNM, SM, and FJ participated in data analysis. All authors reviewed and confirmed the final manuscript.


Availability of Data and Materials

The study protocol and the datasets analyzed are available from the corresponding author upon request.


Ethics Approval and Consent to Participate

This study was approved by the ethical committee of the Guilan University of Medical Sciences (IR.GUMS.REC.1401.505). All patients gave their consent to participate in the study.


Competing Interests

The authors declare that they have no competing interests in this work.




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Eingereicht: 26. November 2023

Angenommen: 09. April 2024

Artikel online veröffentlicht:
06. Juni 2024

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