May 24, 2006

The Fat-Cancer Connection

More U.S. citizens know the correct number of judges on American Idol than know that being fat helps cause cancer.

According to a new poll of more than 2,000 adults for the American Cancer Society, just 8 percent were aware of the link between being overweight and cancer risk, but 65 percent knew how the popular TV show works.

Experts say the obesity-cancer connection needs a lot more press.

Most Americans Unaware of Fat-Cancer Connection.

Posted by Jill Fallon at May 24, 2006 07:41 PM | Permalink
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