Health experts have issued stern warnings that unless something is done about the rising obesity rates around the world, we could well be headed into a future where cancer cases can double.
Studies have shown that the chance of developing major killers like breast and kidney cancer rises as people become increasingly overweight.
Obesity - Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Complications, Treatment
Obesity is a condition where there is excess accumulation of body fat which poses a risk to the health of the individual. It can affect children and adults.
Obesity is a condition where there is excess accumulation of body fat which poses a risk to the health of the individual. It can affect children and adults.
Professor Martin Wiseman, the medical and scientific adviser to the World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) charity, says that today's children will face increasing rates of cancer as they grow up unless tough action is taken.
"Unless something happens soon to stop the increase in obesity then we are sleepwalking towards a situation where Britain will be facing more cancer cases than ever before," the Telegraph quoted the expert, as saying.
"This means that if rates of obesity continue to rise then this will have serious consequences for cancer rates in Britain," the expert added.
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'Cancer Prevention' - In Your Hands
On the eve of World cancer day on 4th feb 2007 – special health focus from Medindia
On the eve of World cancer day on 4th feb 2007 – special health focus from Medindia
Research has shown that becoming overweight increases the likelihood of developing six different types of cancer, including breast, kidney, womb and pancreas.
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New Drug for Obesity Twice as Effective as Previous Diet Drug
An anti-obesity medicine called tesofensine has been found to be about twice as effective as any previous diet drug.
An anti-obesity medicine called tesofensine has been found to be about twice as effective as any previous diet drug.
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