Dear MEL Topic Readers,
Obesity 'causes more cases of some cancers
than smoking'
The fatter a person is, the higher the risks
for cancer are. And the risks become even higher if the person is overweight or
obese for a longer period. Furthermore, those who are overweight or obese are
more likely to suffer from cancer than smokers, according to a UK research institute.
Though the link between obesity and the biomechanisms is still yet to be known, the research shows bowel, liver, kidney,
and ovarian cancers are caused more by obesity than smoking. However, smokers
shouldn’t feel relieved by these research findings as smoking still is the top
cause of cancer overall in the UK. The problem is while smokers are decreasing
in number, those who are overweight or obese are increasing. And the potentially fatal problem is increasing child obesity. Indeed, they are obese for a
much longer period than their parents.
An apple a day may keep the doctor away, but
a candy bar certainly does the opposite.
Enjoy reading the article and think twice
before your next snack or dessert.
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