04 November 2017

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CDC Study Finds Overweight Obesity linked to 13 types of Cancers

CDC Study Finds Overweight Obesity linked to 13 types of Cancers
Overweight and obesity are associated with increased risk of at least 13 different types of cancer

The Vital Signs report, by CDC and National Cancer Institute (NCI) researchers, analyzed 2014 cancer incidence data from the United States Cancer Statistics report and reviewed data from 2005 to 2014 to determine trends for cancers associated with overweight and obesity.

55 percent of all cancers diagnosed in women and 24 percent of those diagnosed in men are associated with overweight and obesity.

Overweight and obesity are associated with increased risk of 13 types of cancer. These cancers account for about 40 percent of all cancers diagnosed in the United States in 2014, according to the latest Vital Signs report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

“A majority of American adults weigh more than recommended – and being overweight or obese puts people at higher risk for a number of cancers – so these findings are a cause for concern,” said CDC Director Brenda Fitzgerald, M.D. “By getting to and keeping a healthy weight, we all can play a role in cancer prevention.”

About 630,000 people in the U.S. were diagnosed with a cancer associated with overweight and obesity in 2014. About 2 in 3 occurred in adults 50- to 74-years-old. The rates of obesity-related cancers, not including colorectal cancer, increased by 7 percent between 2005 and 2014. The rates of non-obesity related cancers declined during that time.

Cancers associated with overweight and obesity, excluding colorectal cancer, increased among adults younger than age 75.

Many people are not aware that being overweight and having obesity are associated with some cancers. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has identified 13 cancers associated with overweight and obesity:
Below are the names of 13 cancers which are associated with overweight and obesity.
1-meningioma,
2-multiple myeloma
3-adenocarcinoma of the esophagus
4-cancers of the thyroid
5-postmenopausal breast
6-gallbladder
7-stomach
8-liver
9-pancreas
10- kidney
11-ovaries
12-uterus
13-colon and rectum (colorectal)

Screening for colorectal cancer prevents new cases by finding abnormal growths in the colon and rectum before they turn into cancer.

More than half of Americans who are overweight or obese can increase their risk for cancer. Many things are associated with cancer, but avoiding tobacco and maintaining a healthy weight are among the most important things people can do to lower their risk of getting cancer. Some states and communities are providing support that can help people get to and keep a healthy weight.

“As an oncologist, when people ask me if there’s a cure for cancer, I say, ‘Yes, good health is the best prescription for preventing chronic diseases, including cancer,’” said Lisa C. Richardson, M.D., M.P.H., director of CDC’s Division of Cancer Prevention and Control. “What that means to healthcare providers like me is helping people to have the information they need to make healthy choices where they live, work, learn, and play.”

Important -
Overweight and obesity can cause changes in the body that lead to cancer, such as increases in levels of certain hormones and inflammation.
People who weigh more than recommended may increase their risk of some cancers.
There are 13 types of cancer associated with overweight and obesity.
About 55% of all cancers diagnosed in women and 24% of those diagnosed in men.
About 2 in 3 of all cancers occur in adults ages 50 to 74.

How to avoid cancer?
Avoid Tobacco
Maintain Good Health
Do Brisk Walking Daily that is fast walking
Walk to school
Learn to use stairs whenever possible
Breastfeeding
Reduce the television watching time
Reduce mobile using time
Do at least 150 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity, such as brisk walking, every week.

Below is the diagram photo showing names of  13 types of cancers which are linked or associated to Overweight or Obesity





Source – CDC

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