CDC&P: Cancer and Obesity: CDC Vital Signs Report

Cancer and obesitys: Overweight and obesity are associated with cancer

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Cancer and Obesity Overweight and obesity are associated with cancer   October 5, 2017   Support. Build. Partner. [PDF, 4.67 MB, 4 Pages] Overweight and obesity are associated with at least 13 different types of cancer. These cancers make up 40% of all cancers diagnosed. About 2 in 3 occur in adults 50-74 years old. Most types of these cancers associated with overweight and obesity increased from 2005-2014. More than half of Americans don't know that overweight and obesity can increase their risk for cancer. Key points: Two in three US adults weigh more than recommended. Overweight and obesity are associated with at least 13 types of cancer. More than 630,000 people in the US are diagnosed with a cancer associated with overweight and obesity. Video: October 2017 Cancer and obesity: Overweight and obesity are associated with cancer   Overweight and obesity are associated with at least 13 types of cancer.   Vital Signs is a monthly report that appears as part of the CDC journal, Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.

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