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Old May 6th, 2003, 09:57
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Overweight, Obesity, and Mortality from Cancer in U.S. Adults

This study of over 900 000 US adults, found that death rates from all cancers combined were 52% higher for men and 62% higher for women with a body mass index of at least 40 (severe obesity). The researchers estimate that approximately 15% of all deaths from cancer are related to obesity. Comment: being overweight not only increases risk of cardiovascular disease; this study found that it also increases the risk of cancer. [ NEJM Volume 348:1625-1638 April 24, 2003 Number 17 ]

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