BMI increases breast cancer risk in post menopausal women
Weight gain of 4.5 kg/m² linked to up to 31% higher cancer risk with cardiovascular disease.
BMI breast cancer risk
On 7 July 2025, IARC released data indicating that a 4.5 kg/m² increase in BMI was associated with a 13% higher breast cancer risk among post‑menopausal women without cardiovascular disease (CVD), and a 31% increase among those with CVD. The study emphasizes the amplified risk posed by obesity when combined with cardiometabolic conditions and supports integrated prevention strategies addressing weight management and comorbidity
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