33% of Americans have metabolic syndrome, linked to increased cancer risk, per new research on 40,000 Chinese individuals.
33% of Americans have metabolic syndrome, a cluster of conditions including hypertension, high blood sugar, and obesity, which increases the risk of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. New research published in Cancer links metabolic syndrome to an increased risk of various cancers. The study, based on over 40,000 individuals in China, found that worsening metabolic syndrome raises the likelihood of developing cancer, highlighting the need for better understanding and prevention strategies.
March 11, 2024
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