Everyone is at risk: an unexpected cause of cancer is named

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Australian researchers have named a factor that increases the risk of cancer.

Yes, the likelihood of developing the disease can be determined by the increase in BMI – body mass index (determined taking into account the ratio of height and weight).

According to scientists, if it fluctuates within 24.99, then this is considered the norm. If the indicator is 30 or more, then we are talking about obesity.

According to the conclusions of doctors, in those suffering from excess weight, an increase in every five points in BMI increases the risk of developing malignant neoplasms by 10%.

Meanwhile, when controlling weight, when a person does not allow excess weight gain, the probability of developing cancer is reduced to 30%.

According to the lead author of the study, Stuart McGregor, the growth rates of obesity in the world explain the statistics that demonstrate a simultaneous increase in cancer cases.