Obesity poses a greater risk for cancer than tobacco consumption: Experts
Hindustan TimesObesity poses a greater risk for cancer than tobacco consumption, emphasised experts during the 7th PGI Gastrointestinal Emergencies Update programme organised by the department of gastroenterology at PGIMER on Sunday. The 7th PGI Gastrointestinal Emergencies Update programme organised by the department of gastroenterology is underway at PGIMER. Importantly, he stressed that obesity had emerged as a prominent risk factor for cancer, surpassing even tobacco use, emphasising the critical role of dietary decisions and physical fitness. Early diagnosis is crucial for effective treatment and improving the chances of curing gastrointestinal cancers, he said Cancers in the esophagus and intestines, which rely on blood supply for growth, often exhibit visible cancer cells during endoscopy, and in many cases, they can be successfully removed through endoscopic procedures without the need for surgery.
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