Influence of obesity on the risk of developing colon cancer
EE Frezza, MS Wachtel, M Chiriva-Internati - Gut, 2006 - gut.bmj.com
EE Frezza, MS Wachtel, M Chiriva-Internati
Gut, 2006•gut.bmj.comObesity is a risk factor for many diseases. Thirty per cent of Americans are viewed as super
obese; therefore, we need to find a solution. We already know about the diseases
associated with obesity such as high blood pressure, diabetes, sleep apnoea, etc. Lately,
there has been an increased interest in understanding if cancer is related to obesity. In this
paper, we review the incidence of colon cancer and obesity.
obese; therefore, we need to find a solution. We already know about the diseases
associated with obesity such as high blood pressure, diabetes, sleep apnoea, etc. Lately,
there has been an increased interest in understanding if cancer is related to obesity. In this
paper, we review the incidence of colon cancer and obesity.
Summary
Obesity is a risk factor for many diseases. Thirty per cent of Americans are viewed as super obese; therefore, we need to find a solution. We already know about the diseases associated with obesity such as high blood pressure, diabetes, sleep apnoea, etc. Lately, there has been an increased interest in understanding if cancer is related to obesity. In this paper, we review the incidence of colon cancer and obesity.
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