Table 1: Predetermined latency periods for calculations of population attributable risk for overweight/obesity, by cancer site and CCHS cycle of prevalence data used
Cancer siteLatency period, yrCorresponding CCHS cycle (yr)
Esophagus11-121.1 (2000-2001)
Pancreas92.1 (2003)
Colorectum92.1 (2003)
Kidney11-121.1 (2000-2001)
Gall bladder11-121.1 (2000-2001)
Breast92.1 (2000-2001)
Endometrium11-121.1 (2000-2001)
Note: CCHS = Canadian Community Health Survey.