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Obesity is associated with increased risk of cancer, accounting for approximately 10% of new cancer diagnoses annually in the US.

Healthcare practitioners should consider obesity as a significant risk factor for cancer in their patients.

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Overweight and obesity account for approximately 10% of new cancer diagnoses annually in the US.
Sherry Shen et al. · JAMA · 2026

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The claim is supported by observational data.

Source

Obesity and Cancer

Sherry Shen et al. · JAMA · 2026

DOI 10.1001/jama.2026.1114

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