UK men with heart disease at higher risk of developing and dying from cancer
Summary
A long-term study of 22,000 people in the UK found that men with heart disease have a higher chance of getting and dying from cancer compared to women. Smoking, being overweight, and drinking too much alcohol were key factors linked to this increased risk, especially for lung and oesophageal cancers.Key Facts
- The study followed 22,000 British adults for 25 years.
- About half had or developed heart disease during this time.
- Men with heart disease had a 17.3% lifetime risk of cancer; women had 12.8%.
- Men without heart disease had a 10.2% risk, and women had 8.2%.
- People with heart disease were more likely to get stomach, oesophageal, lung, bowel, and skin cancers.
- Men with heart disease were more likely to die from stomach, oesophageal, and lung cancers.
- Smoking, obesity, and alcohol use are common risk factors for both heart disease and cancer.
- Experts say more research is needed to understand why heart disease raises cancer risk and to improve prevention for people with heart conditions.
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