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Obesity and cancers are frequently categorized together as diet-related chronic diseases or 'diseases of civilization' that share common risk factors, such as the consumption of ultra-processed foods {fact:1, fact:2, fact:3, fact:4, fact:5}. Furthermore, obesity is clinically recognized as a risk factor for increased morbidity from certain cancers [1], and both conditions are linked to underlying chronic inflammation [2] and rising prevalence rates in modern populations [3].
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The Western Diet and Its Impact on Modern Health: What Patients ... diagnosticdetectives.com 3 facts
claimThe prevalence of modern processed foods is directly linked to 'diseases of civilization,' including obesity, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, coronary heart disease, high cholesterol, acne, polycystic ovary syndrome, certain cancers, and skin conditions.
claimChronic conditions often referred to as 'diseases of civilization'—including obesity, diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, and certain cancers—can be reversed within weeks when individuals return to traditional eating patterns.
claimInhabitants of traditional cultures who maintain their ancestral diets tend to be free of chronic diseases like obesity, diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, and certain cancers, only developing them after adopting Western eating patterns.
History of modern nutrition science—implications for current ... bmj.com 2 facts
claimResearch on the role of nutrition in complex non-communicable chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, and cancers, has accelerated significantly over the past two to three decades, particularly after 2000.
measurementBetween the 1970s and 1990s, coronary mortality rates fell in high-income countries, while diet-related chronic diseases such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, and several cancers increased.
Dietary Guidelines and Quality - Principles of Nutritional Assessment nutritionalassessment.org 1 fact
claimRecent reviews have associated high ultra-processed food (UPF) consumption with negative health outcomes, including overweight, obesity, cardiometabolic risks, some cancers, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, irritable bowel syndrome, depression, and all-cause mortality.
Immunity In Depth | Linus Pauling Institute lpi.oregonstate.edu 1 fact
claimObesity is associated with an increased risk of morbidity from chronic diseases, including hypertension, cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes mellitus, liver and gallbladder disease, osteoarthritis, sleep apnea, and certain cancers.
How to reduce inflammation in the body - MD Anderson Cancer Center mdanderson.org 1 fact
claimChronic inflammation is linked to heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, obesity-related metabolic dysfunction, some neurodegenerative disorders, autoimmune disorders, and cancers.