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By explained do you mean cause and effect? What is the link between the two? More cells = more that can become cancerous?
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By explained do you mean cause and effect? What is the link between the two? More cells = more that can become cancerous?
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- kelseyfrog 2y agoThis connection is seemingly true for tall people[1] 1. https://news.ucr.edu/articles/2018/10/26/study-explains-why-tall-individuals-are-more-prone-cancer https://news.ucr.edu/articles/2018/10/26/study-explains-why-...
- HarryHirsch 2y agoThere is a theory that that has to do with endocrine disruptors, bisphenol A & suchlike. A related theory links the increase of hyperthyroidism in cats with the increasing popularity of canned cat food, it's chemicals from the can liner interfering with the thyroid.
- arrosenberg 2y agoThe relationship is more biochemistry = more opportunities for cancer. Obesity causes increases in a broad range of hormones as well as a generally higher rate of inflammation and stress, which can impact gene expression and cause higher rates of mutation, leading to higher cancer rates. https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/causes-prevention/risk/obesity/obesity-fact-sheet#how-might-obesity-increase-the-risk-of-cancer https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/causes-prevention/risk/o...
- tayo42 2y agoObese people probably eat terribly too. Candy, fast food, snacks, soda etc. No one is getting obese eating broccoli and chicken breasts
- kergonath 2y agoThere is a correlation between obesity and poor gut microbiome, which could be an explanation for some colon cancers. (There are a lot of caveats and uncertainty, but this is an active field of study).