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Adiposity and cancer: systematic review and meta-analysis
Eleanor L Watts1, Amparo Gonzalez-Feliciano2, Marc J Gunter3
1Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics, National Cancer Institute, Shady Grove, MD, USA. Eleanor.watts@nih.gov.
Nature Metabolism
|June 15, 2026
Summary
Obesity, measured by body mass index, is linked to increased risk for 19 cancers and decreased risk for 3. This systematic review highlights obesity
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Epidemiology
- Public Health
Background:
- Obesity is a significant global health concern.
- Excess body weight is a known risk factor for several cancers.
- The full spectrum of obesity-cancer associations requires ongoing investigation.
Conclusions:
- Elevated BMI is associated with an increased risk of numerous cancers, extending beyond previously recognized links.
- Obesity's impact on cancer risk is complex, with variations influenced by cancer type, geographic location, and sex.
- These findings emphasize the critical role of weight management in cancer prevention strategies.
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