Study: Obesity linked to 11 types of cancer as overweight population grows quoting : WFTV

But, the study authors cautioned that more research is needed to better understand the connection between obesity and cancer. The research on excess body fat and cancer, published in the British Medical Journal, reviewed more than 200 studies on cancer and obesity and found "strong evidence" of a connection between increased body fat and 11 cancers. The strongest connection was discovered between obesity and cancer of the digestive organs, and excess fat and hormone-related cancers in women, according to the survey. Obesity increases the risks for all kinds of health problems, including diabetes, heart disease and certain cancers. by: Shelby Lin Erdman, Cox Media Group National Content Desk Updated: Mar 5, 2017 - 12:05 PMObesity is strongly linked to the development of 11 types of cancers, including breast, kidney, rectum, colon, and pancreatic cancer, scientists warned in a new study.




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Obesity strongly linked to 11 types of cancer

For the current study, researchers analyzed results from 204 previously published studies exploring the connection between obesity, weight gain, waist circumference and 36 different cancers. After menopause, women's risk of breast cancer increased by 11 percent for every 5 kilograms (11 pounds) of weight they gained during adulthood. Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide, and the prevalence of obesity has more than doubled over the past generation. "Avoiding weight gain through adult years is important," Colditz said. Researchers found strong evidence linking weight gain to colorectal cancer.



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