Body Weight and Cancer Risk

Being overweight or obese can have far-reaching health consequences, including raising your risk for certain types of cancer. Learn more about the link between body weight and cancer here. Click on the topics below to get started.

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• Excess body weight: A major health issue in America
• Normal weight ranges: Body mass index (BMI)
• BMI in children and teens
• Does body weight affect cancer risk?
• What does the American Cancer Society recommend?
• To learn more
• References