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Published: 11/20/2009 -- ©2009 healthvideo.com
Obesity is a Major Cause of Cancer
A new report shows over 100,000 cases of cancer each year are linked to being overweight or obese, leading experts to say excess fat is one of the most overlooked risk factors for the disease.
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