What is the affect of body-mass index on cancer?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz answered:A high body-mass index (BMI), the height-to-weight ratio used to classify people as overweight or obese, can cause a wide range of illnesses including certain cancers. The higher the BMI, the higher the death rates for all cancers, particularly esophageal cancer, stomach cancer, colorectal cancer, liver cancer, gallbladder cancer, pancreatic cancer, prostate cancer, kidney cancer, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, multiple myeloma, and leukemia.
A high body-mass index (BMI), the height-to-weight ratio used to classify people as overweight or obese, can cause a wide range of illnesses including certain cancers. The higher the BMI, the higher the death rates for all cancers, particularly... More -
Dr. Anthony Kalloo of Johns Hopkins Medicine answered:The higher your body mass index (BMI) is, the greater the risk you have of developing cancer, including colorectal. A BMI of 25 or above indicates that you may be overweight and a BMI of 30 or greater indicates obesity. The BMI measures body fat based on height and weight.
The higher your body mass index (BMI) is, the greater the risk you have of developing cancer, including colorectal. A BMI of 25 or above indicates that you may be overweight and a BMI of 30 or greater indicates obesity. The BMI measures body fat... More -
There is increasing evidence that obesity is associated with an increased risk of colorectal cancer. A diet made up mostly of foods that are high in fat, especially from animal sources, can increase the risk of colorectal cancer. Eating a varied diet, choosing most foods from plant sources and limiting the intake of foods high in saturated fat will help protect people from developing colorectal cancer. People who are not active have a higher risk of colorectal cancer. Engaging in at least moderate activity for 30 minutes or more on five or more days per week will reduce colon cancer risk.
Although few studies have been able to show definitively that modifying lifestyle reduces the risk of colorectal polyps or cancer, lifestyle changes such as reducing dietary fat, increasing intake of fruits and vegetables, ensuring adequate vitamin and micro-nutrient intake, and exercise, will all improve general health. Regardless of your dietary and lifestyle habits, screening for colorectal polyps is the key in preventing colorectal cancer. Talk to your doctor about colorectal cancer screening.There is increasing evidence that obesity is associated with an increased risk of colorectal cancer. A diet made up mostly of foods that are high in fat, especially from animal sources, can increase the risk of colorectal cancer. Eating a... More
