Obesity, weight and cancer
Overweight and obesity is the UK's biggest cause of cancer after smoking.
There are lots of tips here to help you take charge of your own health.
But it’s just as important for the Government to act to tackle obesity in the UK and help save lives.
Does obesity cause cancer?
Fat is active, telling other cells what to do. And if there is too much fat in the body, then the signals it sends around the body can cause damage.
How can I lose weight and be healthier?
These 10 weight loss tips are simple changes based on scientific evidence and can help you make healthy habits that are easy to do every day.
What causes obesity?
Obesity is a complex issue with many causes, but one of the biggest influences is the world we live in.
Obesity in the news
Read the latest news and our blog post about why obesity is the biggest cause of cancer after smoking.
Our policy on obesity and diet
We are working to tackle the unhealthy behaviour that leads to a poor diet and excessive weight. This can help reduce the risk of cancer in the UK.
Real Story
Hear from Kath Bebbington from Bolton explaining why she decided to lose weight and the creative ways she did it.
Video: How can extra body fat cause cancer?
Here's one of our scientists, Dr Sam explaining how extra body fat can cause cancer.
