Obesity and Cancer / PSA Video

Obesity and Cancer. Public domain PSA video.

What have scientists learned about the relationship between obesity and cancer? In 2001, experts concluded that cancers of the colon, breast (postmenopausal), endometrium (the lining of the uterus), kidney, and esophagus are associated with obesity. Some studies have also reported links between obesity and cancers of the gallbladder, ovaries, and pancreas. Obesity and physical inactivity may account for 25 to 30 percent of several major cancers — colon, breast (postmenopausal), endometrial, kidney, and cancer of the esophagus. Preventing weight gain can reduce the risk of many cancers. Experts recommend that people establish habits of healthy eating and physical activity early in life to prevent overweight and obesity. Those who are already overweight or obese are advised to avoid additional weight gain, and to lose weight through a low-calorie diet and exercise. Even a weight loss of only 5 to 10 percent of total weight can provide health benefits. In 2002, about 41,000 new cases of cancer in the United States were estimated to be due to obesity. This means that about 3.2 percent of all new cancers are linked to obesity. A recent report estimated that, in the United States, 14 percent of deaths from cancer in men and 20 percent of deaths in women were due to overweight and obesity.

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[77777dancer]

can i use this?

[rosaryfilms]

@77777dancer - yes, thank you!

[daphnehatesderby]

Though, being overweight will help you beat cancer more than the thin people. It's a lose/win situation.

[paultheuglydog]

I started at 6:30 and walked until 7:10 tonight. Afterwards I sat down and smoked a cigarette and drank a soda. I know I need to quit smoking but right now I need to loose weight more. One time, I was so fat that I must have caused the scale some pain. I looked down and it said errrrrrrrrrrrr

[Nutzername36]

go vegan! :)

[reuven2007]

Why are such items consumed in Europe and Latin America witrhout having the American effect? When foreigners come to the U.S. they also tend to gain weight.........

[KnittyGrittyNatch]

I have the cure for cancer and obesity. Stop stuffing your face with crap like meat, dairy and eggs!

[ECTBWHO]

interesting.