Waist Size Linked to Lung Cancer Risk

While lung cancer is often attributed to smoking, a new study finds abdominal obesity may also play a role in lung cancer occurrence. A review of long-term study data concerning 831,535 men and women found a link between each 10 cm increase in waist circumference and about a 10% increase in lung cancer risk, regardless of smoking status. Future studies will seek to understand the nature of the relationship between abdominal obesity and the risk of developing lung cancer. Nutrients, December 2016