100,000 Cases of Cancer Each Year Linked to Obesity

More than 100,000 cases of cancer each year are linked to obesity, according to a new report from the American Institute of Cancer. The study marks the first time quantifiable case numbers have been linked obesity-related cancers.

The study states that 49 percent of endometrial cancers are caused by excess body weight, followed by 35 percent of esophageal cancer cases and 28 percent of pancreatic cancer cases. Researchers speculate that excess estrogen released by body fat could lead to increased levels of oxidative stress and inflammatory properties in the blood. These symptoms are linked to diseased cell growth and DNA mutations, as found in certain cancers.

The researchers also worked out the percentage of cancers that would be prevented if Americans stayed at a healthy weight. Estimates included 35 percent of esophageal cancer cases or 5,800 cases annually.

AUTHOR: Annette Hulbert

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