“Obesity is second only to smoking as a cause of cancer, so it matters how you measure it,” said Dr. Sai Yendamuri, chair of thoracic surgery at the Buffalo cancer
Updated Feb 04, 2021 | 09:04 IST
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Key Highlights
The link between obesity and cancer has been well-established over the last 25 years
Experts say about 20% of cancer deaths in women and 14% in men are attributed to obesity
Here s why weight loss plays a vital role in reducing the risk of cancer and what you can do to stay fit and healthy