Fat distribution appears to influence cancer risk

Fat distribution appears to influence cancer risk

How fat is distributed in people's bodies could make a difference to their risk of certain cancers, according to new research led by the University of Bristol. The international study is published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute (JNCI) today [24 September].

Distribution of fat could influence cancer risk, study suggests

How fat is distributed in people's bodies could make a difference to their risk of certain cancers, according to new research led by the University of Bristol. The study is published in JNCI: Journal of the National Cancer Institute.

Distribution of fat could influence cancer risk but varies by cancer type

How fat is distributed in people's bodies could make a difference to their risk of certain cancers, according to research led by the University of Bristol, but the relationship varies by cancer type. Scientists have already shown that having obesity increases a person's risk of developing certain cancers. However, the role of fat distribution in cancer risk has been relatively unexplored. Researchers in Bristol's Integrative Cancer Epidemiology …

Study Suggests Fat Distribution May Impact Cancer Risk

New Insights into Fat Distribution Reveal Complex Links to Cancer Risk Groundbreaking research from the University of Bristol has provided fresh perspectives on how the distribution of body fat influences the risk of developing various obesity-related cancers. Published on September 24, 2025, in the esteemed Journal of the National Cancer Institute (JNCI), this international study […]