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Half of Cases of Cancer Caused by Lifestyle

Sunday, December 11th, 2011

England – lifestyle proved to be a person who is suffering from cancer. Data from the Cancer Research UK, is the cause of the tobacco, the highest with 23 percent of cases (for men) and 15.6 percent (women) of all cancers that occur throughout the year. The following is the reason for the lack of eating fruits and vegetables in the diet of obese men and women.

The results were published in the British Journal of Cancer, as the online edition of BBC pages, 7 December 2011 quoted. The author says that this is the most comprehensive analysis than ever before.

According to the author, Prof. lead. Max Parkin: “Many people believe that cancer is a genetic or congenital fate, and as a raffle for all concerned.”

But he said: “Given all the evidence, it is clear that about 40 percent of all cancers by something that we all have the power to change it caused.”

For men, Parkin said, the best advice is to quit smoking, as he watches his weight. “We did not know that eating fruits and vegetables were important in protecting the body against cancer. As women, we not assume that obesity is much riskier than alcohol.”

A total of 14 environmental and lifestyle factors, such as the location of the residence and the work – a combination of both – cause 134 000 cases of cancer in the UK each year. Approximately 100 000 (34 percent) of cancer associated with smoking, diet, alcohol and obesity. Among the 25 cases of cancer with the work of one person, such as exposure to chemicals or asbestos. There are several known cancer risk factors such as smoking caused lung cancer. While others are less known.

For example, for breast cancer risk is almost 10 overweight or obese. Whether obesity is caused by breastfeeding or other factors. Only then will it be caused by alcoholic beverages.

The researchers based their calculations predicted the occurrence of this case pursuant to 18 different types of cancer in 2010 took place in England. The data used for the 15 years 1993-2007.

Dr Rachel Thompson of the World Cancer Research Fund, said the report adds that “Now that is shown by the very high likelihood of cancer in our lifestyle.”

While Dr. Harpal Kumar, chief executive of Cancer Research UK, shows that a healthy lifestyle does not guarantee everyone who does not get cancer. But, he said, the results of this study indicate. “We can reduce our bad habits”