The global epidemiology of gastrointestinal cancers attributable to high-BMI: findings from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021

The global burden of gastrointestinal cancers attributable to high BMI has increased substantially over the past three decades. We observed significant disparity with the temporal trends of different gastrointestinal cancers at various regions. Multi-level interventions, including lifestyle modification and tailored screening practice is required at global and regional levels to address the burden of gastrointestinal cancers attributable to high BMI.