Numerous previous studies have shown that obesity increases the risk of developing various types of cancer. A recent study has indicated that weight loss protects against 13 types of cancer, according to what was published in TopSante.
How does weight loss protect against cancer? The impact of weight gain on the risk of cancer seems largely related to elevated levels of hormones such as estrogen and insulin in the body. The study demonstrated that weight loss reduces the risk of certain cancers, including:
- Breast cancer
- Ovarian cancer
- Kidney cancer
- Liver cancer
- Pancreatic cancer
This study emphasizes the importance of treating obesity as a chronic disease, necessitating improved approaches to manage the condition to stimulate weight loss and reduce mortality rates, particularly those arising from cancer among individuals who are overweight.
Data from 100,000 participants in the study was reviewed, of which more than 5,300 were diagnosed with cancer. As a result, data comparisons were made regarding changes in body mass index across various stages. It was found that weight loss helps decrease the risk of most obesity-related cancers within a 5-year period. For instance, the risk of kidney cancer was noted to decline within 3 years, and weight loss also offers protection against other types of cancer, such as skin cancer, lung cancer, genital cancers, and gastrointestinal cancers.
This study calls for serious measures to combat the growing prevalence of obesity worldwide, along with its associated diseases such as diabetes, cancer, heart disease, and hypertension. Research indicates that young people may be particularly susceptible to obesity.
