Association between anthropometric factors and meningioma risk: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Chao Xu, Chuan Shao, Jing Wang, Xinmin Ding and Nan Wu

PLOS ONE, 2025, vol. 20, issue 5, 1-12

Abstract: Background: Data regarding the association between anthropometric factors and meningioma risk are inconsistent. Our aim was to investigate the association of body mass index (BMI), height, waist to hip ratio (WHR), waist circumference, and meningioma risk through a comprehensive meta-analysis. Methods: An extensive review of literature was conducted in PubMed and Embase databases. Random-effects models were used to pool the study-specific relative risk estimates (RRs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs). Moreover, we employed a dose-response meta-analysis with a one-stage robust error meta-regression (REMR) model. Results: We included nine prospective studies for four anthropometric factors listed above and meningioma risk. Compared with normal weight, both overweight (RR:1.11, 95% CI: 1.04, 1.19; P = 0.003, I2 = 0.0%) and obesity (RR: 1.38, 95% CI:1.16, 1.64; P

Date: 2025
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