Cancer Society: Obesity Linked to One-Third of MN Cancer Deaths

Kudos, fatsos.

This week is National Healthy Weight Week, and the American Cancer Society (ACS) is encouraging people to manage their weight by eating healthy foods and exercising, a combination that has been shown to reduce the risks of cancer.

ACS estimates one-third of cancer deaths are linked to obesity, including 3,000 deaths each year in Minnesota. Matt Flory, director of health care partnerships for the American Cancer Society's Minnesota chapter, points out that 62 percent of Minnesotans are overweight or obese - up from 44 percent, two decades ago.

Be proud.