Obese and tall, 'apple-shaped' people were at increased risk of colon cancer. Researchers said this could be due to overactive growth hormones and belly fat. READ MORE: People who useYour body shape could be putting you at extra risk of one of the fastest growing cancers in young people, a study warns.
Researchers from six countries, including the US and UK, found people who were 'generally obese,' as well as those who were taller with increased belly fat, were at the highest risk of colorectal cancer CDC data suggests that 40 percent of Americans are obese, and about 69 percent are overweight or obese. According to Harvard University, obesity rates in the US have doubled since 1980, which could be one explanation for the rise in colorectal cancer in young people.
Jelena Tompkins was just 34 when she was diagnosed with stage three colon cancer. Her first symptom was foul gas. Jill MacDonald was 36 when doctors mistook her stage four colon cancer for hemorrhoids Increased body fat, also known as adipose tissue, has been shown to cause issues with regulating metabolism, inflammation, and blood sugar, which leads to higher levels of the hormones adipokines.
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