Breast Cancer
Findings from the United Kingdom, Italy and United States in breast cancer research reported
Published in Obesity and Diabetes Week, December 18th, 2006
Study 1: Scientists discuss in "Obesity as a risk factor for development and poor prognosis of breast cancer" new findings in breast cancer. According to a study from Dudley, the United Kingdom, "The evidence that obesity adversely affects women's health is overwhelming and indisputable. The risk of postmenopausal breast cancer increases with obesity; measured as weight gain, body mass index, waist-hip ratio or percent body fat."
"It is also established that obesity is associated with poor prognosis of breast cancer. This review examines in detail the...
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