Obesity and Visceral Fat Linked to Increased Risk of Multiple Cancers

Recent medical insights highlight that obesity, particularly excess abdominal or visceral fat, significantly increases the risk of developing various cancers. Experts in India report rising obesity-linked cancer cases, with visceral fat influencing hormone production and inflammation that promote cancer growth. Obesity, defined by a BMI over 30, is linked to higher risks of at least 13 cancers, including endometrial, colorectal, esophageal, breast, kidney, pancreatic, and liver cancers. This trend poses growing health challenges, especially in urban areas.