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Obesity and cancer prevalence in Spain

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Research presented at the Spanish Society of Medical Oncology (SEOM) congress has highlighted a significant correlation between obesity and various health risks. Globally, obesity affects approximately 13% of the population, with projections suggesting this could rise to 25% of adults by 2035. The data indicates that two-thirds of excess mortality linked to obesity is attributed to cardiovascular diseases, driven by inflammatory substances released by visceral fat. In Spain, the FOBEyCAN study involving 1,333 patients across 29 centers found that 57.8% of cancer patients are overweight and 23.6% are obese. Obesity rates exceeding 20% were specifically noted in patients with breast, colon, endometrium, ovary, and kidney cancers. The study observed that obesity was slightly more prevalent in women (24%) than in men (21%), with the highest frequencies appearing in the 60 to 69 age group. ~~Medical experts are calling for~~ Recent developments indicate a shift in medical approaches to breast cancer toward multidisciplinary care. Rather than focusing solely on tumor elimination, modern oncology is emphasizing personalized treatment plans that incorporate nutritionists, cardiologists, psychologists, and physical exercise specialists to preserve quality of life. Furthermore, the ~~integration~~ FOBEyCAN study, which links excess weight to an increased risk of ~~body composition assessments into comprehensive oncology patient care.~~ at least 13 types of cancer and potential influences on treatment response, aims to expand its scope from 1,333 to 3,000 participants to further investigate these metabolic connections.

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