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Metabolic Syndrome Increases Cancer Risk: Latest Study Says

Publish Date: 04 May 2026 at 09:01 AM
Author: Mason Gray (Medical Content Writer)

People suffering from metabolic diseases could also be at a higher risk for cancers, suggests a new study.

Individuals with late-stage CKM syndrome may be at a 30% higher risk for cancer, according to researchers who published their findings on April 27 in the journal Circulation: Population Health and Outcomes.

In America, 9 out of 10 adults have at least one manifestation of CKM syndrome, including hypertension, elevated cholesterol, high blood sugar levels, obesity, and impaired renal function, according to research presented in the background information section.

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The most serious threats posed by CKM syndrome include myocardial infarction and cerebrovascular accident, yet CKM syndrome impacts all vital body systems. As such, it is also associated with kidney dysfunction, dementia, steatosis, and sleep apnea, among other health issues.

According to the researchers at the American Heart Association, the study results showed that the healthy behaviors that ward off heart disease and kidney failure are likely to help protect against cancer.

For those with established cardiovascular risk, the CKM syndrome staging framework may be a useful tool to flag high-risk individuals for potential cancer screenings and evaluations.

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Source: The American Heart Association