How high blood sugar, hypertension and obesity can add up to cancer risk
![People with metabolic syndrome, which can include high blood pressure, high cholesterol, high blood sugar and several other conditions, are at higher risk of getting cancer, a new study finds.](https://media.npr.org/assets/img/2024/03/08/gettyimages-1459918583-50e8af321c7ca3676382b1953d17c81d6b88c803.jpg)
It's known that obesity is linked to many cancers. A study shows metabolic syndrome, which includes factors like high blood pressure and insulin resistance, also drives increased risk.
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