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Obesity and Cancer: A Current Overview of Epidemiology, Pathogenesis, Outcomes, and Management
Cancers · 2023 · Vol. 15(2) · pp. 485–485
Sukanya Pati(University of Saskatchewan)Wadeed Irfan(Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland)Ahmed Tariq Jameel(University of Saskatchewan)Shahid Ahmed✉(University of Saskatchewan)Rabia Shahid✉(University of Saskatchewan)
Abstract
Obesity increases cancer risk and mortality. Weight-reducing strategies in obesity-associated cancers are important interventions as a key component of cancer care. Future studies are warranted to further elucidate the complex relationship between obesity and cancer with the identification of targets for effective interventions.
Metabolism, Diabetes, and CancerCancer Risks and FactorsDiet and metabolism studiesEpidemiologyObesityMedicinePathogenesisCancerBioinformaticsData scienceIntensive care medicinePathologyComputer science
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