Did you know that weight gain during adolescence or in one's 20s can increase the risk of dying from prostate cancer by almost a third?
Studies show that weight gain increases the risk of dying from prostate cancer
Studies have also shown that obesity can cause high concentrations of insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1), which is involved in cell growth and development and believed to contribute to the disease.
Does obesity cause prostate cancer?
According to a recent study conducted on 900,000 individuals, by National Library of Medicine (NLM), it was found that obese patients have a higher risk of dying from several types of cancers, including prostate cancer.
Experts suggest maintaining a healthy weight to reduce the chances of developing prostate cancer
Experts recommend maintaining a healthy weight as a way to reduce the chances of developing prostate cancer.However, some risk factors like age and family history cannot be changed.
While some prostate cancers grow slowly and may not cause harm during one's lifetime, others can be aggressive and spread quickly outside the prostate, making treatment difficult.
Further research is needed to fully understand the biological relationship between obesity and prostate cancer and how this information can be used to improve outcomes for men.
It's important to raise awareness about the link between obesity and prostate cancer, and to encourage healthy lifestyle choices that can reduce the risk of developing this disease.