How much does obesity increase my cancer risk?
March 06, 2026
March 06, 2026
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 6 -- The Prevent Cancer Foundation issued the following news:
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How much does obesity increase my cancer risk?
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Today, more than four in 10 U.S. adults live with obesity, and globally, the prevalence has nearly tripled over the past several decades. These trends matter for our health-not only because of their links to heart disease and diabetes, but also because obesity is associated with increased cancer risk. . . .
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How much does obesity increase my cancer risk?
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Today, more than four in 10 U.S. adults live with obesity, and globally, the prevalence has nearly tripled over the past several decades. These trends matter for our health-not only because of their links to heart disease and diabetes, but also because obesity is associated with increased cancer risk. . . .