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Obesity-Linked Cancer Deaths Triple in 20 Years

7/17/2025

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Cancer deaths tied to obesity have surged threefold in the U.S. in the last two decades, with women, older adults, Native Americans, and Black Americans bearing the brunt. A recent study at ENDO 2025 underscores the urgency for focused public health initiatives, as obesity now impacts 40.3% of adults and heightens the risk for 13 types of cancer.

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Cancer deaths tied to obesity have surged threefold in the U.S. in the last two decades, with women, older adults, Native Americans, and Black Americans bearing the brunt. A recent study at ENDO 2025 underscores the urgency for focused public health initiatives, as obesity now impacts 40.3% of adults and heightens the risk for 13 types of cancer.