Obesity is a well-known risk factor for a range of health issues, including cancer, and regular exercise is believed to be the key factor in reducing the risk. However, new research suggests that it may not just be a higher Body Mass Index (BMI), but excess weight in a specific area of the body, that could increase cancer risk, even for those who exercise regularly.
The latest study by the World Cancer Research Fund reveals that individuals with a larger waist circumference are at a higher risk of cancer. Specifically, those who do not meet the World Health Organization's (WHO) guidelines on waist size face an 11% increased risk, even if they get the recommended levels of exercise.
