Cancer
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Henry E. Vail II has led activities at Sucre-Vail Wealth Advisors since establishing the Houston, Texas-based independent investment advisor in 1997. One of Texas Monthly Magazine’s Five Star Professional Wealth Managers in 2011, he primarily provides financial advising services to physicians and high net worth families. Away from work, Henry Vail II spends time supporting philanthropic organizations such as the American Cancer Society.
The American Cancer Society operates with a mission of completely eliminating cancer as a global health threat. The organization recently shared important information about the link between obesity and cancer risk. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 70 percent of American adults qualify as overweight, which equates to a greater risk for many serious health conditions, including several types of cancer. Some studies suggest body weight is the cause of 8 percent of all cancer cases in America, as well as 7 percent of fatalities.
Examples of weight-related cancers range from breast cancer in women who have experienced menopause to colorectal cancer. Cancers found throughout the endometrium, esophagus, kidney, and pancreas can also be connected to weight, along with numerous cancers that require further investigation. Medical professionals believe the link can be attributed to other physical conditions caused by excessive weight, such as inflammation and poor function of the immune system and factors impacting cellular growth.
Of course, the full nature of cancer’s relationship with weight is much more complex. For example, while excess weight can be linked to higher rates of cancer, it is not clear that losing weight is an effective method of cancer prevention. That said, maintaining healthy body weight provides individuals with a range of physical benefits. Any person struggling with weight should discuss their issues with an experienced physician.
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