Obesity is fast becoming a global epidemic – in just the United States, a phenomenal 40% of the adult population are inflicted with this deadly disorder. Cancer continues to lead the race in destroying health and lives – it is anticipated that, by 2040, 27.5 million new cases of cancer will be diagnosed every single year!
Imagine, therefore, the potential link between these two killer diseases, and their combined destructive force! For example, in the UK, research has shown that obesity is second biggest cause of cancer. This infographic presents the global pattern linking obesity and cancer.
The Link Between Rising Rates Of Obesity And Cancer:
Infographic by – Raconteur