Obesity and Cancer
Obesity and Cancer: Is there a Correlation? ... “Obesity, Cancer Links Prompt New Recommendations.” Journal of the National Cancer Institute 98 (2001): 901-902. Description of Article In the article written by Jean McCann, she examines the alarming link between obesity and hormone related cancers. In the beginning of the article, there is mention of a convention of experts who met in France to gain a better understanding of cancer prevention. The initial report showed that “excess body weight and physical inactivity account for approximately one-fourth to one-third of breast cancer and cancers of the colon, endometrium, kidney, and esophagus.” Obesity has become a major problem not only in America, obesity is also prevalent in countless other countries as well. ... If some obese individuals, regardless of their physical activity and eating habits, still can get these types of cancers: can preventative techniques actually help, or is developing cancer some people’s destiny? The article also offers insight on how to help aid in the fight against the overwhelming occurances of obesity. ... The articles main objective was to point out that there is a strong correlation between obesity and certain types of cancer.