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Overweight and obesity among UK women is causing an additional 6,000 cases of cancer each year, according to an article published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ). The report explains that obesity/overweight raises the risk of developing and dying from cancer.
According to a recent national survey, approximately 23% of UK women are obese, while 34% are overweight. The authors explain that obesity is known for causing excess mortality, however its effects on cancer is less well-known.
Researchers from Oxford University and Cancer Research UK examined the link between body mass index (BMI), the incidence and mortality of cancer, among 1.2 million British women aged 50-64. The women were recruited to the Million Women Study, a large cohort UK study.
The researchers measured BMI and related them to 17 specific types of cancer. The women were followed up for 5.4 years (average) for cancer incidence, and 7 years for cancer mortality.
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According to a recent national survey, approximately 23% of UK women are obese, while 34% are overweight. The authors explain that obesity is known for causing excess mortality, however its effects on cancer is less well-known.
Researchers from Oxford University and Cancer Research UK examined the link between body mass index (BMI), the incidence and mortality of cancer, among 1.2 million British women aged 50-64. The women were recruited to the Million Women Study, a large cohort UK study.
The researchers measured BMI and related them to 17 specific types of cancer. The women were followed up for 5.4 years (average) for cancer incidence, and 7 years for cancer mortality.
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