Cancer diagnosed each year 12 million people and 7.6 million (63%) die from this disease. Fortunately 40% of cancers can be prevented with changes in lifestyle. So this year, the slogan of World Cancer Day is “The cancer can also be prevented.
According to the International Union Against Cancer, some measures to substantially reduce the risk of developing this disease:
- Quit smoking and avoid passive exposure to smoke snuff.
- Reduce alcohol consumption.
Alcohol consumption increases the risk of mouth cancer, throat and larynx, breast, bowel and liver. The risk of cancer of the upper digestive tract is greater with increasing the amount of alcohol consumed over 250 ml of wine or 500 ml of beer. Consume about 1 liter of wine or 2 liters of beer daily is a risk between 4 and 6 times higher of developing these cancers compared with those who consume it in moderation or not drink alcoholic beverages.
In conclusion: reduce consumption of alcohol is an effective measure to prevent cancer.
- Avoid excessive exposure to sunlight.
- Physical activity regularly.
- Eat a healthful diet.
Research demonstrates that there is a direct relationship between diet and the risk of certain cancers. Studies indicate that each daily serving (80-100 g) of fruit or vegetable by 20% reduces the risk of oral cancer and 30% the risk of stomach cancer. A high intake of fiber (an average of 27 g / day) is associated with a 20% lower risk of bowel cancer, while red and processed meat increases the risk of breast cancer. Also, a high intake of salt and salted fish increases the risk of stomach cancer.
In conclusion: reduce consumption of foods high in calories, saturated fat (eg butter, coconut oil and palm oil), sweetened drinks, salty foods and red and processed meat, grilled and fried at high temperatures, and enjoy a varied and healthy diet rich in fruits, vegetables and whole grains may reduce the risk of these cancers.
Maintain a healthy weight.
There is convincing evidence that overweight or obesity increases the risk of developing cervical cancer, kidney, esophagus, stomach, colon and breast (in postmenopausal women), prostate, gallbladder and pancreas.
In conclusion, maintaining a healthy weight and getting enough physical activity, eating a healthy diet may reduce this risk.
Protecting yourself against infections that cause cancer.
The hepatitis B or C causes liver cancer, human papilloma virus causes cervical cancer and H. pylori increases the risk of stomach cancer.
UICC is the leading international NGO dedicated to prevention and cancer control worldwide. It comprises more than 300 affiliates in over 100 countries in the fight to eliminate cancer as a life-threatening illness through the implementation of the World Cancer Declaration
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