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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Faiza Saqib

Weight loss surgery can reduce risk of cancer among women, study says

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Weight loss surgery can help lower the risk of developing cancer, a study has claimed.

The study, conducted by researchers at the University of Utah, also found that cancer mortality rates were significantly lower among female surgical patients compared to those who did not receive any bariatric surgery.

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