Is Obesity a Health Risk for Cancer?
Yes. Overweight and obesity are associated
with an increased risk for some types of cancer including endometrial
(cancer of the lining of the uterus), colon, gall bladder, prostate, kidney,
and postmenopausal breast cancer.
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Women gaining more than 20 pounds
from age 18 to mid-life double their risk of postmenopausal breast
cancer, compared to women whose weight remains stable.
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