An ecological evaluation of the increasing incidence of endometrial cancer and the obesity epidemic

The prevalence of obesity has increased significantly in recent decades, particularly among younger women, and is a known risk factor for endometrial cancer. This study aimed to evaluate the trend in the prevalence of obesity and the incidence of type I endometrial cancer over time in various age categories to determine whether an ecological relationship exists. Data from the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results Program and the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey were used. The overall trend in the incidence of type 1 endometrial cancer and prevalence of obesity were observed over time from 1988 to 2016 and further categorized by age group (