Men face higher cancer risk with this specific body fat measurement

New research published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute suggests that waist circumference is a more significant risk factor for obesity-related cancers in men than BMI, based on a study of 340,000 Swedish individuals. An increase in waist circumference of 11 cm in men led to a 25% higher cancer risk, compared to a 19% increase with higher BMI. For women, both waist circumference and BMI increases were linked to a 13% higher cancer risk. The study highlights the importance of considering fat distribution and sex differences when assessing cancer risk related to obesity.

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