Stomach Cancer Causes
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
6. Obesity
Obesity or an excess body mass index (BMI) is a strong predisposing factor in males for the development of gastric cancer. Obesity can induce the inflammation of the stomach lining via certain pro-inflammatory molecules (i.e. tumor necrosis factor-α, interleukin-6).
Also, people with a diet high in inflammatory foods (i.e. meat) and low in fruits and vegetables, have a higher risk of obesity.
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