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A new study from the CDC indicates that the findings "are a cause for concern” because 71 percent of American adults are either overweight or obese.\n (Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)
There’s no doubt about it, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, if you’re overweight, you’re much more likely to get cancer, according to a new report.
The CDC’s study found that:
According to the Agence France-Presse, CDC Director Brenda Fitzgerald said the findings "are a cause for concern” because 71 percent of American adults are either overweight or obese.
"A majority of American adults weigh more than recommended — and being overweight or obese puts people at higher risk for a number of cancer. By getting to and keeping a healthy weight, we all can play a role in cancer prevention," she said.
According to the Mayo Clinic, there are a number of ways to help prevent cancer, including:
(H/T: Medical Xpress)