Tall people who are obese or have fat accumulation around their belly or waist are more likely to develop colorectal cancer, according to a new study. And this does not depend on heredity.
Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in the world and the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths, according to the American Cancer Society.
In a recent study, researchers found for the first time an association between body type and a higher risk of colorectal cancer in people of different backgrounds (White, African and Asian).
Scientists analyzed data on 329,828 people from the UK Biobank. It was revealed that the probability of developing colorectal cancer increased by an average of 12% in the group of tall people with central obesity, and by 18% in women in this group. Those in the obese group had a 10% higher risk of contracting the disease.
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Source: Ferra
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