Wednesday, December 29, 2010

Larger waistlines increase cancer risk, women warned | Society | The Guardian

Larger waistlines increase cancer risk, women warned | Society | The Guardian: "Women with larger waistlines are running a greater risk of developing several of the most lethal forms of cancer, medical experts warn today.

Official NHS figures show that 44% of women in England have a waist circumference of more than the 80cm (31.5in), that is recommended for health reasons. Some 32% of men have a waist measuring more than the suggested 94cm (37in).

The World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) is urging women who are large around the middle to lose weight in order to minimise their risk of getting the disease."

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