Find the causes of cancer summarized in the picture below
Credit :National Cancer Institute
About one third of all cancers can e prevented!!!
1)Do not smoke; if you smoke, stop doing so. If you fail to stop, do not smoke in the presence of non-smokers.
2)Avoid Obesity.
3)Undertake some brisk, physical activity every day.
4)Increase your daily intake and variety of vegetables and fruits: eat at least five servings daily. Limit your intake of foods containing fats from animal sources.
5)If you drink alcohol, whether beer, wine or spirits, moderate your consumption to two drinks per day if you are a man or one drink per day if you are a woman.
6)Care must be taken to avoid excessive sun exposure. It is specifically important to protect children and adolescents. For individuals who have a tendency to burn in the sun, active protective measures must be taken throughout life.
7)Apply strictly regulations aimed at preventing any exposure to known cancer-causing substances. Follow all health and safety instructions on substances which may cause cancer. Follow advice of national radiation protection offices if any.
Food, nutrition and physical activity and the prevention of cancer
•Be as lean as possible - maintain body weight within normal range
•Be physically active every day
•Limit consumption of energy-dense foods and sugary drinks
•Eat mostly foods of plant origin
•Limit consumption of:
–Red meat
–Processed meats
–Alcohol
–salt
•Avoid mouldy cereals or pulses
•Avoid dietary supplements for cancer prevention
•Breastfeed children for at least six months
Thank you as you strive to stay alive!!!
