The Role of Obesity in Cancer

Research Paper (postgraduate) , 2014 , 19 Pages , Grade: A

Biology - Human Biology

Obesity is a known cause of cancer, with worldwide research and epidemiological studies supporting the relationship between obesity and cancer. Obesity can lead to a number of cancers, through cellular and metabolic changes in the body. Hyperinsulenimia, low levels of estrogens and Insulin like growth factor binding protein-3 (IGF-BP3) are among the major causes of cancers that result from obesity. In this study we aim at reviewing the metabolic changes that accompany obesity and cancer, the molecular mechanisms associated with obesity and cancer and finally the epidemiological significance of this relationship.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Introduction

2. Background
2.1 Obesity
2.1.1 Factors contributing to obesity
2.1.2 Genetics, Obesity and the Environment
2.1.3 Role of Hormones in Obesity
2.1.4 Human Microbiome and Obesity
2.1.5 Metabolism and Obesity
2.2 Epidemiology of Obesity

3. Discussion
3.1 The correlation of obesity and cancer: a metabolic study
3.2 Analytical Epidemiological Studies on Obesity and Cancer
3.3 Intervention Trials on Obesity and Cancer
3.4 Experimental studies on Obesity and Cancer
3.5 Cancer and Obesity in perspective of Epidemiology

4. Conclusion

References

• College: The Catholic University of America (Department of Biology)
• Course: Biotechnology
• Grade: A
• Author: Isra Bakawasa (Author)
• Publication Year: 2014
• Pages: 19
• Catalog Number: V287251
• ISBN (eBook): 9783656879145
• ISBN (Book): 9783656879152
• Language: English
• Tags: role, obesity, cancer