Increased risk of 11 types of cancer linked to being overweight, researchers warn

Study shows strong evidence of a link between excess body fat and cancers of the colon, breast, pancreas and ovary among others

Being overweight could increase the risk of a host of cancers, including those of the colon, breast, pancreas and ovary, researchers have warned following a wide review of more than 200 studies.

According to previous figures from two leading charities, almost three quarters of people are expected to be overweight by 2035, with 700,000 new cases of obesity-related cancer expected over the next 20 years.