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Obesity and Weight Gain Risk Factor for Cancers

Obesity is a risk factor for all major chronic diseases and cancer is not an exception. Previously published evidence supports the association between obesity and some cancers, but some may be flawed or biased due to weak study design and conduct.

Obesity and Weight Gain Risk Factor for Cancers

Obesity and Weight Gain Risk Factor for Cancers

Weight gain was associated with risk of colorectal cancer and BMI with risk of gallbladder, gastric cardia, and ovarian cancers.

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