Waist circumference identified as a stronger cancer risk marker in men

Cancer: Men warned cancer risk jumps 25 per cent when waist hits a dangerous measurement

New research suggests that a larger waist circumference is a bigger risk factor than body mass index (BMI) for obesity-related cancers in men, although this is not the case for women.The findings, published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, found the risk of cancer jumps up when the waist circumference increases by a specific amount. The Swedish study was led by researchers from Lund University, which analysed data from 340,000 Sw…

Men face higher cancer risk with this specific body fat measurement

Obesity has long been established as a risk factor for cancer, particularly when stored in certain areas of the body. Now, a new study identifies a specific measurement that increases men's risk.

Waist circumference identified as a stronger cancer risk marker in men

Body size and excess weight, conventionally assessed using body mass index (BMI), are well-established risk factors for many types of cancer. However, new research to be presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2025, Malaga, Spain, 11-14 May) and published in The Journal of the National Cancer Institute shows that waist circumference (WC) is a stronger risk marker than BMI for developing obesity-related cancers in men, but not …

It has long been known that low body fat levels and high levels of physical activity are key factors in the prevention of cancer. But the interaction between abdominal obesity

Men Are More Prone To Cancer Than Women In Maharashtra: Health Minister Prakash Abitkar

Maharashtra Health Minister Prakash Abitkar, in a written reply to the state assembly, shared cancer statistics from the Population-Based Cancer Registry (2012-16). The report shows a cancer rate of 91.1 per million in men and 89.8 per million in women. Maharashtra Health Minister Prakash Abitkar informed Maharashtra assembly in a written reply that as per report of population-based cancer registry in the state (2012-16), Maharashtra has cancer…

This Body Measurement Could Predict Cancer Risk In Men - Health Journal Online

Obesity has long been associated with an increased risk of health problems, including cancer. However, researchers have recently discovered that a specific body measurement in men could serve as a strong predictor of their cancer risk. Although Body Mass Index (BMI) serves as a strong indicator of health adversities, a recent study published in The Journal of the National Cancer Institute suggests that waist circumference is an even stronger pre…