Friday, January 18, 2013

Obesity leads to a risk of some cancers

Obesity doubles the risk of some cancers, scientists say. Analyzed 144 published studies, the participation of about 282 thousand men and women, so the scientists were able to trace the connection between obesity and certain types of cancer. Scientists have published a study in the medical journal Lancet. According to Andrew Renehan, University of Manchester, making the results, it is possible to believe that the weight of the body leads to certain types of cancer. The study found the proportion of overweight and 20 different types of cancer. These include, for example, for conditions such as adult leukemia, multiple myeloma, lymphoma nehodzhinskaya which occurred in both men and women. Men who gained weight, increased risk of thyroid cancer by a third and a 24% risk of cancer of the kidney. And for women, the risk of gallbladder cancer increased by 59% and by 34% the risk of kidney cancer, the researchers reported. The scientists, there are significant differences between men and women in terms of types of cancer. This is probably due to the presence of various hormones in men and women. As the results of the study can be used in the study of the exact causes of cancer that can help contribute to a better prevention.

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