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Another important Risk Associated with Obesity

February 15, 2008 By Deborah

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The prevalence of obesity in the United States has increased substantially from 12.7% to 31.7% since 1980. We may be aware of the many diseases and health conditions that obesity is associated with such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, fatty liver disease, sleep apnea and respiratory problems as well as stroke and coronary heart disease. But now cancer may be added to that list.
One theory is that excess fat cells could effect the level of hormones in the body. A recent study shares some interesting data.

In the meantime…get out and take a walk.

Subway riders walk through the turnstiles while leaving the U.S. Open in New York September 4, 2007. Obesity can double the risk of several cancers, according to a study published on Friday that for the first time also links being overweight with a number of less common forms of the disease. REUTERS/Lucas JacksonAP – Being obese or even overweight may increase a person’s risk of developing up to a dozen different types of cancer, European researchers report in a new study.


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Debbie is a board certified family nurse practitioner with an emphasis on women's health. During the past 22 years she has worked in women's health and family practice with a focus on the integration of conventional and alternative therapies.

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