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High Body Mass Index Increases Risk of Developing Cancer
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Title High Body Mass Index Increases Risk of Developing Cancer
Url http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/566108?src=rss
Description Approximately 5% of all new cancers can be attributed to overweight or obesity among middle-aged and older women residing in the United Kingdom, according to the Million Women Study. Medscape Medical News
Category Articles > Family Medicine
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Date Nov 20, 2007
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