Obesity and its influence on cancer: a recent literature review
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Obesity, Neoplasia, Physical activity, feedAbstract
Introduction: Obesity rates have increased worldwide, and this condition is currently
recognized as the main preventable cause of various types of cancer. Objective: Therefore, an
attempt was made to survey of clinical characteristics that relates obesity and different types
of cancer, between the years 2017 and 2020. Materials and Methods: Integrative literature
review, with searches for analysis in the PubMed, Scielo and LILACS databases, specific
guiding question was: "What is the influence of obesity in relation to different types of
cancer?". Results and Conclusions: 32 articles were indentified, and then 8 were selected.
Body fat was emphasized as a factor of important impact in the development of neoplasia. The
data suggest that four of 10 types of cancer are preventable through changes in the individual's
behavior and eating pattern. Epidemiological studies have shown a strong link between the
dietary factor and the incidence and prognosis of cancer. Considering that diet and exercise are
modifiable factors, primary care projects and interventions are essential for disease prevention Understanding the biological mechanisms explains how healthy behavior promotes improvements, highlighting the importance of disseminating information to risk populations and implementing strategies that help patients make better and healthier choices.
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