BMI's association with increased CANCER risk



BMI's association with increased CANCER risk



Higher BMI, independent of the presence of a cardiometabolic illness, is a risk factor for several cancers, including colorectal, renal, pancreatic, and ovarian cancer.

What is BMI?
Body mass index (BMI) is a tool to measure obesity. A person’s BMIS is calculated by dividing weight (in kilograms) by height (in meters) squared (commonly expressed as kg/m2). 
















References: 
The Hindu News Paper
NIH

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