This large international review, including 1.5 million cancer cases, found that obesity significantly increases the risk of developing 19 different types of cancer and is one of the most important modifiable risk factors for cancer worldwide.
The strongest associations were seen for endometrial, oesophageal, kidney, gallbladder, liver, colorectal, breast (postmenopausal), and pancreatic cancers. The study also identified new links between obesity and leukaemia, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, bladder cancer, and glioma.
The authors concluded that obesity should be considered a major public health challenge, not only because of its impact on diabetes, heart disease, and mobility, but also because of its substantial contribution to cancer risk. The findings highlight the urgent need for effective obesity prevention and treatment strategies worldwide, including medical and surgical weight-loss interventions for people living with severe obesity.
Key message: Treating obesity is not just about losing weight – it is about reducing the risk of serious diseases, including many forms of cancer, and improving long-term health and life expectancy.
Read a full study about how obesity increases the risk of developing 19 different types of cancer here.
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