Obesity and poor diet are two of the biggest culprits in rising cancer rates

 The world is facing a “tidal wave” of cancer, the World Health Organization says in a new report, warning that obesity and poor diet are two of the biggest culprits in rising cancer rates, but warning that many people are still unaware of the risks they pose.

The WHO’s World Cancer Report 2014 said that new cancer cases in 2012 rose to about 14 million globally, and in 20 years from now the world will likely see about 22 million new cancer cases per year.

The report warns, however, that there is an “alarming” level of naivete about the role diet and obesity play in cancer development. While smoking rates in many parts of the world have been steadily decreasing over the last several decades, obesity is on a steady rise.

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