The Claim
Persistent obesity, defined as a body mass index of 25 kg/m² or higher across two health screenings two years apart, is associated with a 9% higher risk of early-onset colorectal cancer before age 50 compared to individuals who remain non-obese.
What the research says
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People who maintain a body mass index of 25 kg/m² or higher over a two-year period have a 9% higher risk of developing colorectal cancer before age 50 compared to those who maintain a non-obese weight.
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Persistent obesity, defined as a body mass index of 25 kg/m² or higher across two health screenings two years apart, is associated with a 9% higher risk of early-onset colorectal cancer before age 50 compared to individuals who remain non-obese, based on data from over 3.3 million Korean adults followed for an average of 7.1 years.
What the research says
1 studyPeople who stayed overweight or obese over two check-ups were 9% more likely to get colon cancer before age 50 than those who stayed a healthy weight. This study shows that keeping extra weight over time raises your risk.
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