Did you know that excess weight is a major risk for certain cancers like endometrial, bowel, pancreatic and postmenopausal breast cancer? This is one study amongst many that confirms the link. The latest statistics in Australia show that like the USA, two in three adults are overweight (BMI 25-30) or obese (BMI over 30) and one in four children (aged 2-17) are overweight or obese.
The link between cancer and obesity
https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports-statistics/behaviours-risk-factors/overweight-obesity/overview