Obesity, central adiposity may increase risk for future cancers

Obesity and elevated central adiposity were associated with increased risk for future cancers, including gastrointestinal and gynecologic cancer, researchers reported.
In addition, elevated circulating C-reactive protein levels were associated with increased risk for future overall, colorectal and lung cancer, according to data published in JACC: CardioOncology.
“Obesity is increasing globally, with more than 40% of adults and 20% of children in the United States currently categorized as obese (BMI 30 kg/m2) and 6.9% of incident cancers attributed to excess body weight. Increased

Obesity and elevated central adiposity were associated with increased risk for future cancers, including gastrointestinal and gynecologic cancer, researchers reported.
In addition, elevated circulating C-reactive protein levels were associated with increased risk for future overall, colorectal and lung cancer, according to data published in JACC: CardioOncology.
“Obesity is increasing globally, with more than 40% of adults and 20% of children in the United States currently categorized as obese (BMI 30 kg/m2) and 6.9% of incident cancers attributed to excess body weight. Increased