Obesity, weight and cancer

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Overweight and obesity is the second biggest cause of cancer

Being overweight doesn’t mean that you'll definitely develop cancer. But if you are overweight you are more likely to get cancer than if you are a healthy weight.

Find out about the causes of obesity, explore the link between obesity and cancer, and find our top tips about being healthier.

 

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