The Claim

Obesity is associated with a 36% increased risk of colorectal cancer in both sexes, with a stronger association observed in men (57% higher risk) compared to women (25% higher risk), indicating potential sex-specific modulation of this relationship.

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

What the research says

Supports is higher

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Supports
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Challenges
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Correlation
1 study reviewed
In plain English

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

See the scientific wording

Obesity is associated with a 36% increased risk of colorectal cancer in both sexes, but the association is stronger in men (57% higher risk) than in women (25% higher risk), suggesting sex-specific biological or behavioral factors may modulate this relationship.

What the research says

1 study

  1. 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 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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