"Increased risk of 11 types of cancer linked to being overweight,” The Guardian reports

by Funmi Ajayi-Obe in Cancer Posted on 29/01/2021 21:39


A new review in the BMJ found strong evidence of a link between body weight and 11 types of cancer, most of them either digestive (such as bowel cancer) or hormonal (such as breast cancer).

The review was based on more than 200 summaries of studies looking at the link between excess body fat and a specific cancer

It found strong evidence people who are overweight have an increased risk of developing 11 different cancers: pancreatic, kidney, ovarian, biliary tract, oesophagus, colon and rectum, bone marrow (multiple myeloma) and stomach cancers, as well as breast and endometrial cancer in women.

A high proportion of adults in the UK have excess fat (high adiposity) and are at risk, not just those who are classified as overweight or obese.

As a result of the ongoing obesity epidemic in the UK, the concern is obesity-related cancers will overtake lung cancer as the leading cause of cancer-related deaths. This would mean a lot of people develop cancer that could have been prevented.

Not everyone is aware of the link between excess fat and being at an increased risk of developing certain cancers, so it’s important we all take steps towards leading a healthy lifestyle.

You should aim to maintain a healthy weight by eating a balanced diet and exercising regularly, and avoid smoking and drinking too much alcohol.



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