Obese children have a higher risk of cancer

According to a recent study by scientists from Tel Aviv Medical University, Israel, those who are obese will have a higher risk of developing cancer when they are adults.

Health experts say obesity is the cause of a number of diseases, such as diabetes, heart disease and asthma. And according to recent research, it is also a major factor in cancer.

The study was conducted by analyzing data of 1.1 million male soldiers over a period of 18 years.

The results of the study were published Wednesday, with people with 15% higher body mass index than normal children, will have a higher incidence of bladder or colorectal cancer. 42% more mature.

Currently, smoking is the main cause of cancer. At the same time consuming a lot of red meat, alcohol, as well as no exercise, old age and genetics are considered the leading factors causing this disease.

According to Dr. Arie Shamis, head of the study, the results of the study are likely to show a correlation between childhood obesity and cancers, including adenocarcinoma. pancreas.

At the same time, Dr. Shamis also said: "An important question still being raised is, can weight loss reduce the risk of developing cancer in children in the future?".

In addition, he said, obesity is rapidly becoming a global pandemic, when nearly one-third of children in the United States suffer from the disease.