Obesity Linked to Rising Cancer Rates in Young People
Scientists are investigating a concerning rise in 11 types of cancer among young people, with a recent study identifying obesity as a key contributing factor. This research provides the first significant clue into why these cancer rates are increasing.
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Obesity a key factor for rising cancer rates in young people in England, study finds
While the research identifies obesity as a major cause, scientists say it does not account for the extent to which cancer rates are increasing Obesity is a key factor for the rising rates of cancer among younger people in England, according to a study. There are 11 types of cancer, including bowel and ovarian cancer, that are increasing among people aged 20 to 49 between 2001 and 2019, according to analysis by researchers from the Institute of Cancer Research and Imperial College London. Con...
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11 cancers on the rise in young people - scientists find first clue why it’s happening Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
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