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2 Chronic Conditions That May Cause Cancer

Written by Jennifer Koenig | Feb 1, 2018 1:00:00 PM

New research suggests that nearly 6% of cancers (792,600 cancer cases) can be at least partly attributed to obesity and diabetes.

The study, published online at The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology website, states that diabetes and a high body mass index (greater than 25) are both associated with a higher risk of certain cancers. 

 

Read more in our February Live Well, Work Well Newsletter, and find out: 

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