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Endocrinology, Oncology
The Obesity-Cancer Link: What You Need to Know to Counsel Your Patients – Mainpro+
This program explores the association of obesity and cancer risk, morbidity and mortality and supports clinicians in actively approaching patients with obesity and presenting information on this link to their patients.
DURATION
1 hr
PROFESSION
Physician, Specialist, Allied Health
# OF CREDITS
1
ACCREDITATION
Mainpro+
EXPIRY DATE
2020-06-24
Obesity has become a global epidemic, with rates increasing dramatically in the last few decades. Despite the attention obesity has been gaining in the past years, the link between obesity and cancer remains under-recognized.
This program explores the association of obesity and cancer risk, morbidity and mortality and supports clinicians in actively approaching patients with obesity and presenting information on this link to their patients.
Faculty
Chandi Chandrasena (MD, CCFP, FCFP)
Priya Manjoo (MBBS, FRCP(C))
Shahebina Walji (MD, CCFP)
Sonja Wicklum (MD, CCFP, FCFP)