The prevalence of excess body weight and the associated cancer burden have been rising
over the past several decades globally. Between 1975 and 2016, the prevalence of excess …

In view of the growing global obesity epidemic, this paper reviews the relation between
recent trends in body mass index (BMI) and the changing profile of cancer worldwide. By …

Background High body-mass index (BMI; defined as 25 kg/m 2 or greater) is associated with
increased risk of cancer. To inform public health policy and future research, we estimated …

The prevalence of obesity has increased substantially in the past in almost all countries of
the world, and a further increase is expected for the future. Besides the well-established …

Obesity is well recognized as a significant risk factor for certain cancers; however, a
corresponding risk reduction with weight loss is not yet clearly defined. This review aims to …

Background Excess bodyweight is an established risk factor for several types of cancer, but
there are sparse data from Asian populations, where the proportion of overweight and obese …

Obesity, a growing health problem worldwide, has been associated with the metabolic
syndrome, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, and other chronic diseases …

Carrying excess body fat is a leading cause of cancer. Epidemiologic evidence gives strong
clues about the mechanisms that link excess adiposity to risk for several cancer sites. For …

Body mass index (BMI) and simple counts of weight are easy and available tools in the clinic
and in research. Recent studies have shown that cancer patients with a low normal BMI (or …

Background: Overweight and obesity are associated with increased risk of at least 13
different types of cancer. Methods: Data from the United States Cancer Statistics for 2014 …