Obesity, metabolism and the coming Cancer Wave: Why the oncology community must lead a whole-of-society response?
Abstract
In 2022, more than one billion people worldwide; approximately one in every eight individuals were living with obesity, a prevalence that has doubled among adults and quadrupled among adolescents since 1990 Obesity is no longer merely a lifestyle concern; it represents a global metabolic challenge that is increasingly intersecting with, and amplifying, the burden of cancer. A recent systematic analysis estimates that approximately 356,000 cancer deaths and nearly nine million cancer disability‑adjusted life years (DALYs) in 2021 were attributable to high body mass index (BMI)
Fields of Study & Subjects
Cancer Risks and Factors
Obesity
Physical Activity
Diet
Obesity and Health Practices
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Journal of Saidu Medical College
- Volume
- 16
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 1–4
- Publication date
- 4 February 2026