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Obese women, who carry most of their excess weight around the stomach, are 70% more likely to develop pancreatic cancer, research suggests.
Obesity was thought to increase the risk - but more in men than women.
However, the new study, of more than 138,000 postmenopausal US women over seven years, suggests it is a significant risk factor for women too.
Full Story: BBC NEWS | Health | Obesity 'hikes' pancreatic risk
Obesity was thought to increase the risk - but more in men than women.
However, the new study, of more than 138,000 postmenopausal US women over seven years, suggests it is a significant risk factor for women too.
Full Story: BBC NEWS | Health | Obesity 'hikes' pancreatic risk