Rhonda Patrick· PhD
An increase in BMI of just 1 point in obese increases cancer risk by between 3-10%.
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The headline is broadly defensible, but the qualifications matter. Effect sizes vary by population, the strongest claims rest on shorter trials, and credible voices push back on how it's typically framed.
An increase in BMI of just 1 point in obese increases cancer risk by between 3-10%.
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Obesity can raise the risk of some cancers by up to 40%.
Excess body weight—which accounts for 6% of all cancer cases