The correlation between obesity and cancer is a complex and multifaceted relationship that researchers have extensively studied. While it is important to note that correlation does not necessarily imply causation, several factors contribute to the observed association between obesity and an increased risk of developing certain types of cancer.
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Globally, nearly half of deaths due to cancer can be attributable to preventable risk factors, including three leading risks of smoking, drinking too much alcohol, or having a high body mass index, a new paper suggests.