"Highlights

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  Obesity is associated with a moderate increased risk of ER-positive breast cancer

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  BMI-associated breast cancer subtype risk differs by menopausal status

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  Postmenopausal obesity shows stronger associations with ER-positive disease

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  Higher BMI is differentially associated with ER subtypes before menopause

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  Further studies are needed to assess BMI-related breast cancer risk"