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Obesity-Linked Cancers Surge in All Age Groups

10/22/2025

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The study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine finds a rise in obesity-related cancers across younger and older adults, from 42 countries analyzed by Imperial College London researchers.
Six cancer types, including leukemia and colorectal cancer, show increased incidence across younger and older adults.
Liver and stomach cancers decline in younger populations due to public health efforts, while gut cancer rates surge, possibly from new environmental carcinogens, prompting targeted research.

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Story summary

The study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine finds a rise in obesity-related cancers across younger and older adults, from 42 countries analyzed by Imperial College London researchers.
Six cancer types, including leukemia and colorectal cancer, show increased incidence across younger and older adults.
Liver and stomach cancers decline in younger populations due to public health efforts, while gut cancer rates surge, possibly from new environmental carcinogens, prompting targeted research.