Obesity-Associated Cancers: A United States Cancer Statistics (USCS) Database Analysis
The study underscores the need for targeted public health strategies, including enhanced screening, culturally tailored interventions, and policy-driven approaches to address obesity and its related cancer risks. Future research should explore individual-level risk factors and effective interventions to promote equitable healthcare access and improved cancer outcomes.
Authors
- Jane N Nwafor
- Okelue E Okobi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7709-2757)
- Bankole Oyewole (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7933-0472)
- A. Figueroa
- Nneka Muoghalu
- Oluwatobiloba Omotunde
- Gift Ojukwu
- Edamisan J Fanegan
- Robert Nyamekye-Affel
- Grace N Mamah
Institutions
- University College Hospital, Ibadan (NG)
- Palm Springs General Hospital (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Cureus
- Published
- 2025-05-22
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.84610
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Cancer Risks and Factors
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.05