Obesity is associated with a 36% higher risk of developing colorectal cancer, with a 57% higher risk in men and a 25% higher risk in women.

Study: Body Mass Index and Risk of Colorectal Cancer Incidence and Mortality in Asia

This study found that people who are overweight or obese have a higher chance of getting colon cancer, especially men. It confirms that being heavier is linked to more cancer cases, just like the claim says.

Study: Association of changes in obesity and abdominal obesity status with early-onset colorectal cancer risk: a nationwide population-based cohort study

This study found that people who stayed obese as young adults had a slightly higher chance of getting colon cancer before age 50. So yes, being obese is linked to more colon cancer, just like the claim says.

Study: Association of Overweight, Obesity, and Recent Weight Loss With Colorectal Cancer Risk

Being overweight or obese makes it more likely to get colon cancer, especially if you’ve been heavy for many years. The study shows this link is even stronger than some numbers suggest because people often lose weight right before being diagnosed, which can hide the real risk.

Study: Overweight and obesity significantly increase colorectal cancer risk: a meta-analysis of 66 studies revealing a 25–57% elevation in risk

This big study looked at lots of people and found that being overweight or obese makes you more likely to get colon cancer — about 36% more overall, with men at higher risk than women. The numbers match exactly what the claim says.