People with obesity have a higher risk of developing colorectal cancer, and this increased risk is greater in men than in women.

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

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2025 Jun

This big study found that being overweight or obese raises the chance of getting colon cancer, and it raises it more for men than for women — just like the claim says.

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

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DOI: 10.1007/s11357-024-01375-x

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