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[Obesity and its relationship with cancer]
Ovidio Hernando-Requejo1, Hortensia García de Quinto2
1Servicio de Oncología Radioterápica. Hospital Universitario HM Sanchinarro.
Nutricion Hospitalaria
|September 16, 2024
Summary
Excess weight significantly increases cancer risk, particularly for cancers of the esophagus, stomach, and liver. Maintaining a healthy weight is crucial for cancer prevention and improving patient survival rates.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Obesity is a growing global health concern.
- Excess weight is increasingly recognized as a significant risk factor for various non-communicable diseases, including cancer.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the influence of excess weight on cancer risk.
- To identify specific cancer types associated with obesity.
- To explore potential mechanisms linking obesity and cancer.
Main Methods:
- Bibliographic review of studies published between 2000 and 2024.
- Analysis of the relationship between overweight/obesity and cancer incidence.
- Focus on specific cancers sensitive to weight status.
Main Results:
- A significant association between overweight/obesity and elevated cancer risk was confirmed.
- Cancers of the esophagus, stomach, colorectal, liver, and endometrium show particular sensitivity to excess weight.
- Excess weight is a confirmed risk factor for cancer development.
Conclusions:
- Excess weight is a critical modifiable risk factor for cancer development.
- Maintaining a healthy weight is essential for cancer prevention.
- Lifestyle recommendations are vital for cancer prevention and improving outcomes in cancer survivors.
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