According to reports published By Dr. Mercola on Mercola.com obesity is responsible for an estimated 500 000 cancer cases worldwide each year. In these reports it was said that women are at the greatest risk as they are twice as likely to develope obesity related cancer compared to men. The most common forms that are related to obesity are post menopousal breast, endometrial and colon cancer.
below is a video showing how obesity is associated with cancer.
One disturbing factor is that according to the report estimates suggest that nearly half of the world's population will be obese by 2030. This means that if not kept in check cancer related deaths will also increase.
Obesity is not only linked to cancer but also other health problems such as type 2 diabetis and heart diseases. Below is a table showing other health problems associated with obersity.
Type 2 Diabetis
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Cancer (breast, colon, gall bladder, prostate, kidneys
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Heart disease and enlarged heart
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Sleep disorders (including sleep apnea)
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Pulmonary embolism
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Hyper tension
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Polycystic ovariam syndrom
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Gastro-esophageal reflux disease
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Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease(NAFLD)
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Hernia
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Erectile dysfunction
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Demetia
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Urinary incontinence
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Chronic renal failure
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Lymph edema
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Cellulitis
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Stroke
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Lipid problems
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Gout
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Depression
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Asthma
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Gall bladder disease
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Guidlines for preventing both obesity and cancer
- Buy whole organic foods and cook from scratch
This reduces your exposure to pesticides
and genetically engineered ingredients, artificial sweeteners and harmful
processed fats.
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Opt for organic grass-fed meats
This reduces your protein consumption to one gram per kilogram of lean body weight, as excess protein may promote tumor growth.
- Opt for glass packaging and storage containers
This
avoids endocrine disrupting chemicals.
- Exercise
This lowers your insulin levels, promoting
weight loss and discouraging the growth and spread of cancer cells.
Be responsible for your health, be mindful of what you eat!
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