Multiple studies have suggested that adipose tissues are involved in carcinogenesis through prolonged hormonal and inflammatory imbalances. This article outlines three current theories that link cancer with obesity. A Body mass index > 30 kg/m 2 is considered obese.
Current evidence showed that obese people are more prone to cancer. Type of Cancer Estimated percentage caused by Obesity Endometrial 39 Esophageal 37 Kidney 25 Colon 11 Breast (post-menopause) 9 Three theories behind obesity induced carcinogenesis Elevated estrogen: Ovaries are the main source of estrogen hormone in pre-menopausal women. However, adipocytes are also capable of estrogen production through cellular…
