CDC&P: MMWR Vol. 66 / Early Release

MMWR Early Release Vol. 66, Early Release October 03, 2017   PDF   In this report Vital Signs: Trends in Incidence of Cancers Associated with Overweight and Obesity — United States, 2005–2014 C. Brooke Steele, DO; Cheryll C. Thomas, MSPH; S. Jane Henley, MSPH; et al. Physical activity can reduce the risk of developing obesity-related cancers. During 2014, approximately 631,000 persons in the United States received a diagnosis of a cancer associated with overweight and obesity, representing 40% of all cancers diagnosed. MMWR Masthead Stay up-to-date with the "voice of CDC" by downloading the MMWR Express app for fast access to MMWR: https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/mmwr_mobileapps.html.   Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention The CDC has reached over 1.4 million subscribers. Thank you for your support.                This email was sent using GovDelivery, on behalf of: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention • 1600 Clifton Rd • Atlanta, GA 30333 • 1-800-CDC-INFO (800-232-4636)