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I’ve seen this graphic a lot, and every time I’m surprised by the number of benefits of weight loss. (Personally I’m hoping for reduction in depression, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol.) And this graphic doesn’t even go into benefits like a lower risk of all cancers.
Obesity is the second biggest preventable cause of cancer after smoking. But how exactly can it increase cancer risk? https://t.co/69qBE5Hoaz pic.twitter.com/BTzAFil6uc
— Cancer Research UK (@CR_UK) March 1, 2018
Being overweight or obese causes 13 types of cancers. Our new post explores if weight loss can help reduce cancer risk: https://t.co/KLafa8IV5A pic.twitter.com/bJFaWakKGd
— Cancer Research UK (@CR_UK) February 28, 2018