The Lancet Public Health: Obesity-related cancers increasing in young US adults

(The Lancet) An observational study using data covering more than half of the US population suggests that incidence rates of cancers linked to obesity are increasing most rapidly in young adults. The findings, published in The Lancet Public Health journal on World Cancer Day, could indicate that an even greater disease burden is on the horizon.

https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2019-02/tl-tlp020519.php

Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer - February 5, 2019 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news