Watch out, Waist Width Increase Colon Cancer Risk

London, piled in waist fat really can not be underestimated.Although still lean on the other, larger waist size was also increased risk of colon cancer.
Any increase by about 2.5 cm in waist circumference, the risk for deadly cancer is increased to 3 percent. His influence remains the same even though in general have a body mass index (BMI) is normal.

This fact was revealed in a study conducted by experts from the University of Leeds in England. Conclusions will be presented at the international conference World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF), which will be held in London.

This study trace no less than 7 scientific publications that have been done before. Altogether reinforce the notion that a large waist size can affect the risk of colon cancer, although in other parts of the body size is still proportional.

Quoted from Ninemsn, Monday (9/13/2010), the ideal waist size is limited most of the 80 cm in women. Whereas in men, waist circumference is 94 cm greatest for black men and whites, and 90 cm for Asian men.

"After quitting smoking, maintaining ideal body weight related mainly fat around the waist is the most important thing you can do to prevent cancer," said Professor Martin Wiseman from WCRF which funded the research.

Prof Wiseman reveals no fewer than 38,500 people in the UK affected by colon cancer each year, with the death toll reached 16,000 people. Around 2,700 cases of which can be prevented by maintaining ideal body weight.