Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity‐related cancer Risk and Survival: An Umbrella Review of Systematic Reviews With Meta‐analysis of Observational Studies
This umbrella review suggests metabolic syndrome increases the risk of several obesity-related cancers and worsens colorectal cancer survival. Despite study variability, consistent associations across diverse populations highlight the urgency of prevention and management strategies targeting metabolic dysfunction to reduce cancer burden. Summary In this umbrella review, highly suggestive and suggestive evidence supports associations between MetS and the risk and survival of several obesity-related cancers. However, a better understanding of the relationship between metabolic syndrome and obesity-related cancers is still needed to provide appropriate clinical care, design optimal interventions, and prevent subsequent increases in the risks of cancer, morbidity, and mortality.
Authors
- Svenja Pauleck
- S. Hardikar
- Prasoona Karra (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-5209-9846)
- Maci Winn (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7363-0626)
- Tallie Casucci (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6311-9613)
- Michelle L. Litchman (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8928-5748)
- Win Khaing
- Yizhe Xu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0773-1709)
- Mary M. McFarland
- Sajesh K. Veettil
- Ryzen Benson
- Nathorn Chaiyakunapruk
- Siwen Hu‐Lieskovan
Institutions
- Dartmouth College (US)
- University of California, San Francisco (US)
- University of Utah (US)
- Huntsman Cancer Institute (US)
- Utah Department of Health (US)
- IMU University (MY)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Obesity Reviews
- Published
- 2026-01-08
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/obr.70073
- Primary Topic
- Cancer Risks and Factors
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- National Institutes of Health
- National Cancer Institute
- National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases