Obesity Raises Women's Pancreatic Cancer Risk

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Obesity Raises Women's Pancreatic Cancer Risk

Try also: Diabetes (Type 2); Exercise; and Obesity

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A new study of over 138,000 women shows that being significantly overweight increases the risk of pancreatic cancer drastically. Out of all the women in the study, 251 developed pancreatic cancer.

Top Resources on Obesity Raises Women's Pancreatic Cancer Risk

BBC News: Obesity Hikes Pancreatic Risk (July 15, 2008)
Reuters: Obesity Ups a Women's Pancreatic Cancer Risk (July 16, 2008)
InTheNews: Obese Females' Large Waists 'Raise Pancreatic Cancer Risk' (July 16, 2008)
Telegraph: Fat Stomachs Raise Risk of Pancreatic Cancer in Women (July 16, 2008)
Press Association: Obesity Linked to Cancer in Women (July 16, 2008)

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Contributor: Amy Sandhu
Reviewer: Nicole Kinsey
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Last update: Jul. 30, 2008

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