Obesity Raises Pancreatic Cancer Risk: Recent research has revealed that obesity can increase the risk of pancreatic cancer by 20 percent in people under the age of 50. Researchers at Ohio State University's Wexner Medical Center have studied this subject. People generally believe that pancreatic cancer affects only the elderly and they do nothing to reduce its risk. However, this thinking is a big misconception, because the rate of cancer is increasing every year. Now this disease is also being seen in people under the age of 40.

The study surveyed 1,004 people, asking them questions about risk factors for pancreatic cancer. The survey found that more than half of adults under the age of 50 said they could not recognize early symptoms of cancer. In addition, one-third felt they could not do anything to change their risk of pancreatic cancer. Similarly, more than one-third believed that this problem only affects older people.

Researcher Jobeda Cruz-Monserrate says that reducing the risk of pancreatic cancer can begin with maintaining a healthy weight. She said that obesity increases a person's risk of pancreatic cancer by 20 percent. This is a worrying situation, because if people do not pay attention to their weight, their risk of cancer will increase. Therefore, iyoung people must understandthis danger and take care of their health.

According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), only 10 percent of pancreatic cancer cases are caused by genetic factors, such as the BRCA genes and Lynch syndrome. This means that lifestyle factors play a major role in most cases. Cruz-Monserrate also said that genes cannot be changed, but lifestyle changes are possible. Therefore, reducing obesity can be an effective measure for people, which not only reduces the risk of cancer, but also reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease.