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Is it possible that sugar consumption is the cause of the high rate of cancer in western civilization?
5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Yes: Yes, it's possible. Western diet is very high in carbohydrates compared to other cultures. There are likely many causes of higher cancer rates, not just higher carbohydrate diets.
Answered 1/15/2012
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No: High carbohydrate intake is a cause of the obesity epidemic in the US.
Answered 12/7/2014
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Obesity is a risk!: Obesity is associated with many cancers including breast, uterine (endometrial) and colon cancer. So maybe there is an idirect link between eating too much sugar and cancer.
Answered 1/15/2012
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