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Renowned bariatric surgeon Dr. Atul Sardana recently appeared on the Healthy Podcast, where he spoke in detail about the growing concern surrounding obesity and its direct connection to cancer. During the podcast discussion, Dr. Sardana explained how excessive body weight is no longer just a lifestyle issue but a serious medical condition that significantly increases the risk of multiple life-threatening diseases, including cancer.
Dr. Sardana reveals how being overweight significantly increases the risk of 13 different types of deadly cancer. This critical discussion explores how the modern corporate lifestyle is fueling the obesity epidemic. We delve deep into why people gain weight despite working 12-hour days (the Corporate Trap) and whether the demanding 9-9-6 lifestyle is truly Delhi's biggest health problem.
Understanding Obesity as a Disease
While addressing listeners, Dr. Atul Sardana emphasized that obesity should be treated as a chronic disease rather than a cosmetic problem. He explained that excess fat in the body leads to hormonal imbalance, insulin resistance, and chronic inflammation, all of which create a favorable environment for cancer cells to grow. According to him, obesity affects the body at a cellular level, silently damaging vital organs over time.
How Obesity Increases Cancer Risk
Speaking on the Healthy Podcast, Dr. Sardana said that obesity is strongly linked to several types of cancer, including breast, colorectal, liver, pancreatic, kidney, and uterine cancers. He explained that fat tissue releases inflammatory substances and hormones such as estrogen, which can promote abnormal cell growth. Persistent inflammation caused by obesity weakens the body’s natural defense mechanisms, increasing the chances of cancer development.
Role of Lifestyle and Diet
The discussion also focused on modern lifestyle habits. Dr. Sardana pointed out that lack of physical activity, excessive consumption of processed foods, sugary drinks, and irregular sleep patterns are major contributors to obesity. Over time, these habits lead to metabolic disorders, fatty liver disease, and insulin imbalance, further elevating cancer risk. He stressed that early lifestyle correction plays a crucial role in prevention.
Importance of Early Intervention
Dr. Atul Sardana highlighted the importance of early diagnosis and timely intervention. He said weight management through diet control, physical activity, medical supervision, and in some cases bariatric surgery can significantly reduce obesity-related cancer risks. According to him, sustainable weight loss improves hormonal balance, reduces inflammation, and enhances overall metabolic health.
Expert Advice
Concluding the discussion, Dr. Sardana advised individuals struggling with obesity to seek professional medical guidance instead of relying on crash diets or unverified remedies. He emphasized that long-term weight management requires a structured approach, medical monitoring, and lifestyle commitment.
The Healthy Podcast episode aims to raise awareness about obesity as a serious health threat and encourages people to take timely action to protect themselves from long-term complications, including cancer.
Story is curated By Mohammad Abid from New Delhi.
