Obesity in adolescence linked to bowel cancer risk, says study

BBC NewsObesity in adolescence linked to bowel cancer risk, says studyBBC NewsThe analysis, published in the journal Gut, showed overweight teenagers went on to have twice the risk of bowel cancer. The figures were even higher in obese teens. The World Cancer Research Fund said the link between obesity and cancer was "strong".Obese teenage boys could have higher risk of bowel cancer, study saysThe GuardianOverweight in teens boosts middle age bowel cancer riskYahoo NewsVery overweight teens may double their risk of bowel cancer in middle ageMedical XpressIrish Examinerall 39 news articles »

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