OBESITY AND CANCER

OBESITY AND CANCER

1. In 15 years 60% of adults will have a BMI > 35

2. Obesity will surpass tobacco as the #1 modifiable cancer risk factor

3. Increase in dress size of 1 results in a 36% increase in breast cancer and an increase in dress size of    2 results in a 73% increase in breast cancer for post menopausal women

4. INCREASE OBESITY decreases response to chemotherapy and radiation therapy

5. Increase obesity increases cancer incidence

6. Increase obesity increases insulin resistance and increases inflammation

7. Inflammation leads to heart disease, strokes, depression and dementia/Alzheimers

8. NOW IS THE TIME FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY TO BE FOCUSING ON BEING WELL
JAMA 8/2015, VOL 1 NO.5, P622

DR B.