Obesity and cancer: An update of the global impact
Abstract
In view of the growing global obesity epidemic, this paper reviews the relation between recent trends in body mass index (BMI) and the changing profile of cancer worldwide. By examining seven selected countries, each representing a world region, a pattern of increasing BMI with region and gender-specific diversity is noted: increasing levels of BMI were most pronounced in the Middle East (Saudi Arabia), rather modest in Eastern Asia (India) and...
Paper Details
Title
Obesity and cancer: An update of the global impact
Published Date
Apr 1, 2016
Journal
Volume
41
Pages
8 - 15
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