Connecting Links for Reducing Risks: Understanding the Impact of Obesity on Cancer Development

Other Titles

Effects of Obesity in Health

Abstract

There are several factors related to obesity which are linked to the development of cancer. Advanced Practice Nurses need to be apprised of the evidence surrounding obesity and cancer development in order to develop novel strategies for weight reduction and increased physical activity for reducing the incidence of cancer diagnoses.

Description

44th Biennial Convention 2017 Theme: Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health, Nursing, and Midwifery.

Authors

Kristi A. Acker

Author Details

Kristi A. Acker, DNP, Graduate Nursing, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA

Sigma Membership

Zeta Rho

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Cancer, Obesity, Pathogenesis

Recommended Citation

Acker, Kristi A., "Connecting Links for Reducing Risks: Understanding the Impact of Obesity on Cancer Development" (2017). Convention. 437.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/convention/2017/presentations_2017/437

Conference Name

44th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Conference Year

2017

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