UK 'among worst' for cancer linked to obesity

Conclusion This international study has shown alarming increases in cases of cancer that can be attributed to high BMI. Overall, they estimated that 3.6% of cancers in adults (aged over 30 years) worldwide are caused by high BMI, with the proportion attributed to obesity slightly higher in women than in men. In the UK, 4.4% of all cases of cancer per year in men and 8.2% of all cases of cancer per year in women, were estimated to be attributable to obesity. The research focused on cancers that the WCRF has already established are linked to high BMI. When looking at these cancers, the UK was joint second highest in the world for the estimated proportion of these cancers that were attributed to obesity. The US had the highest rates. Being overweight or obese is associated with an increased risk of some cancers, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease such as heart attack and stroke. There are many different ways to tackle overweight and obesity, and a good start is the NHS Choices weight loss plan. Analysis by Bazian. Edited by NHS Choices. Follow Behind the Headlines on Twitter. Join the Healthy Evidence forum. Links To The Headlines Women 'twice as likely to have cancer linked to their weight': Obesity causes 20,000 UK cases a year. Mail Online, November 26 2014 Britain almost the worst in the world for obesity-fuelled cancer. The Daily Telegraph, November 26 2014 UK lung cancer survival rates among worst in Europe. The Guardian, November 26 2014 Links To Science Arnold M, Pa...
Source: NHS News Feed - Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cancer Obesity Source Type: news