Diabetes Linked to Increased Cancer Risk in Hispanic Adults
A recent study has found that diabetes significantly increases the risk of cancer among Hispanic and Latino adults in the US. Over a mean follow-up of 10.7 years, 715 cancers were diagnosed, with higher risks associated with uncontrolled diabetes and obesity-related cancers. The findings highlight the need for targeted diabetes prevention and control efforts in this population to mitigate cancer risk.
- ▪Diabetes is linked to more than double the cancer risk in Hispanic and Latino adults.
- ▪The study involved 16,415 participants from various US cities, with a mean follow-up of 10.7 years.
- ▪Having diabetes was associated with a 2.49 hazard ratio for cancer risk, particularly elevated among those with poor glycemic control.
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TOPLINE:Diabetes is associated with more than double the risk for cancer among Hispanic and Latino adults in the US, with 715 cancers diagnosed over a mean follow-up of 10.7 years. Uncontrolled diabetes and higher insulin resistance further elevate cancer risk, particularly for obesity-related cancers.METHODOLOGY:The association between diabetes and cancer risk has been extensively investigated, with a recent meta-analysis estimating that diabetes is associated with a 15% increase in cancer risk, ranging from 10% for breast cancer to 123% for liver cancer.
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