Reduced cancer risk associated with weight loss surgery

Bariatric surgery for weight loss may reduce the risk of cancer by 25% and mortality by 43%, particularly in women, according to a new study. Thirteen types of cancer are linked to obesity, and currently, over 42% of adults in the U.S. are classified as obese. The study analyzed data from over 21,000 patients who underwent bariatric surgery and found that these patients were less likely to develop cancer and had lower cancer mortality rates compared to those who did not have the surgery. However, further research is needed to understand the underlying mechanisms.