Slow weight gain 'increases cancer risk'

  • Hannah Lennon

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THE AUSTRALIAN

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/latest-news/slow-weight-gain-increases-cancer-risk/news-story/e97be48522a1ae3ead1d4008569127a1

Lead scientist Dr Hannah Lennon, from the University of Manchester, said: "This research shows how important it is to look at weight gain over a person's lifetime - to give a clearer picture of cancer risk through life compared to assessing someone's BMI at a single point."

Period7 Nov 2016

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  • TitleSlow weight gain 'increases cancer risk'
    Date7/11/16
    PersonsHannah Lennon
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  • cancer
  • obesity