Heart Disease Increases Cancer Risk in Men

A long study found that men with heart disease have a higher chance of getting cancer. This is especially true for lung and oesophageal cancers. The study looked at 22,000 people over 25 years. Men are more affected than women.

A recent study has revealed that men in the UK with heart disease face a significantly higher risk of developing and dying from cancer compared to women. Conducted over 25 years with 22,000 participants, the research highlighted that smoking, obesity, and alcohol consumption are major risk factors. The findings indicate that men with cardiovascular disease have a lifetime cancer risk of 17.3%, while women have a risk of 12.8%. The study particularly noted increased risks for lung and oesophageal cancers among men.

A comprehensive study spanning over 25 years has found that UK men suffering from heart disease are at a markedly elevated risk of both developing and succumbing to cancer, with the most significant correlations observed in lung and oesophageal cancers. Researchers from the University of Aberdeen and Keele University analyzed health data from 22,000 individuals, revealing that men with cardiovascular disease (CVD) have a lifetime cancer risk of 17.3%, in stark contrast to 12.8% for women. The study identified smoking, obesity, and excessive alcohol consumption as primary contributors to cancer incidence in men. Furthermore, men with CVD exhibited heightened mortality rates from gastric, oesophageal, and lung cancers, underscoring the interplay of common risk factors between cardiovascular disease and various cancer types.