Friday, March 23, 2018

Obesity: the new smoking

40% of cancers could be avoided through lifestyle changes


"The biggest causes of cancer are smoking, followed by excess weight, overexposure to UV radiation from the sun and sunbeds, consuming alcohol, insufficient consumption of fibre, and outdoor air pollution, a study by Cancer Research UK found.
Obesity the 'new smoking'
Experts leading the study warned that obesity could outrun smoking as the new biggest cause of cancer in the UK, as rates continue to rise and the number of smokers keeps falling."

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