Prevent cancer: ways to avoid half of the tumors on the example of individual canadian province

A study by canadian scientists in a single province with a population of 3.8 million people showed that 45% of cancer cases are associated with factors that can be prevented. Smoking, lack of exercise, unhealthy diet, obesity and alcohol increase the chance of tumour formation.



In the study, we studied the cases of cancer over several years in the canadian province of Alberta, with its capital at Edmonton. According to the results of experts drew up a list of factors that influenced the formation of tumors. According to the researchers, it is possible to avoid 6,700 cases of cancer per year, if the residents are to follow a few simple tips.

Albertans can see the network data on different cancer types and information about whether their lifestyle and environment affect cancer. In November 2014 researchers received a grant of $750,000 from the Canadian public Institute for cancer research to conduct research across the country and to find a link between cancer and risk factors in each province.

One of the study participants trained under the guidance of experts
 

How to avoid cancer?

Lead an active lifeScientists argue that they could have prevented 1 out of 12 cases of cancer in Alberta, increasing the activity of people. Regular physical activity reduces the risk of endometrial cancer, colorectal cancer, lung cancer, prostate, ovaries and Breasts — and it's 1298 cases per year.

Some of the hormones help the cancer cells to grow. Estrogen affects breast cancer and endometrial cancer. Insulin causes growth in other parts of the body. An active lifestyle reduces the levels of these hormones. Exercise helps to strengthen the immune system. Physical activity speeds up the digestion process and protects the large intestine from an excessive amount of time of exposure to carcinogens in the stool. Sport helps to control weight — another important factor in preventing cancer.

Researchers are advised to exercise at least 150 minutes a week, do not forget about exercises to strengthen the muscles, bones and joints. This advice will help reduce the risk of heart disease, heart attack, diabetes of the 2nd type, osteoporosis, and depression, and improve sleep and mood.

Follow the diet

A diet rich in fruits, vegetables and fiber along with meat, without too much processing helps to reduce the chance of cancer. "We can prevent 810 cases of cancer in Alberta in a year if we help each other eat better," write on the website of the study.

Often cancer is associated with lack of fruit and vegetables — 2% of cases in the province. Colorectal cancer leads to a lack of fiber is 6% of the cases. Too much red meat and deep-processing products also lead to colorectal cancer. We are talking about pork, beef, ham, bacon, sausage and sausages. 12% of cases are associated with an excess of salt.

Healthy balanced diet must include vegetables, fruits, whole grains, sources of protein — meat or its substitutes. Nutrients in fruits and vegetables affect chemical elements that can damage your DNA and help fix it, block the formation of the elements forming the cancer and stimulate the immune system.

 

Watch your weightIf everyone in Alberta followed weight, 673 cases of cancer per year could be avoided. Excess weight is associated with several types of cancer: is colorectal and endometrial, breast, kidney, pancreas, esophageal cancer and gallbladder cancer. But if pancreatic cancer is associated with overweight or obesity in 7% of cases, ezofagealnom for cancer the figure was 31%.

When a person has excess weight, the cells respond more slowly to insulin. So the body increases the level of this hormone, which leads to the growth of cancer cells. Same thing with estrogen, the level of which also increases with excess weight. Another factor is the inflammation.

If excess weight increases the chance of getting gastroesophageal reflux — reflux of stomach contents into the esophagus. And this is increasing the chance for esophageal cancer.

Alberta health services recommend that men maintain a waist circumference up to 102 cm, women 88 cm

Checked by doctors

Detection of tumors at early stages increases the chance for a cure. Doctors advise to undergo a complete examination at least once every three years. If a person has HPV — it is best to go to the doctor more often.

 

Prevent the risk of infection with HPV human papillomavirusthe human Papillomavirus has more than 170 strains of 43 species and 5 childbirth. His media — six out of ten people. This virus causes warts, including genital warts.

But the worst — he is the cause of cervical cancer in 100% of cases, anal cancer in 90% of cases, penile cancer in 50% of cases of vaginal cancer in 40% of cases and cancer of the oral mucosa in 35%.

Out of a hundred people with HPV are sexually active seventy. Most people are not even aware of having HPV, and in principle, many have not heard about the virus. But often people with HPV win it using their own immune system without harming health.

HPV infected easily — it is spread from skin contact in the genital area. Don't need penetration, that's enough oral sex and touching. In any case, condoms will not save. Will help the vaccine and Smoking cessation.
 

Quit SmokingAccording to researchers, Smoking is associated with thirteen types of cancer. One of the seven cases of cancer is associated with tobacco. Of the seven thousand chemicals in cigarette at least 172 are toxic and 69 — just cause cancer. Passive Smoking and chewing tobacco can also cause tumors.

A day after quitting Smoking decreases the chance of heart attack, nine months later breathing becomes easier and after ten years the risk of lung cancer is reduced by 50%.
 

Less sunbatheUltraviolet radiation in Alberta causes 82% of cases of melanoma — skin cancer. An excessive amount of ultraviolet radiation received from the sun or tanning beds, is associated with the formation of skin cancer and weakening the immune system. Hiking in the Solarium before the age of thirty-five years increase the chance of getting melanoma by 59%.
 

Drink less alcoholthe Researchers write that the decline in alcohol consumption will help prevent injuries, violence and poisoning. What about cancer, alcohol causes 617 cases of cancer per year in Alberta.

We are talking about colorectal cancer and cancer of the breast, cancer of the larynx, ezofagealnom, liver cancer, laryngeal cancer. The chances of getting one of these diseases increases when the alcohol goes hand in hand with Smoking.

Alcohol consumption leads to an increase in the number of free radicals that can damage cells and cause cancer. Alcohol absorbs vitamin B6, which increases the risk of breast cancer and colorectal type. The rise in estrogen also increases the risk of breast cancer.

 

Other rescissionary highlighted several factors:

  • hepatitis B and C,
  • oral contraceptives,
  • hormone replacement therapy
  • radon (to check the level of this gas in the apartment by calling the experts)
  • air pollution.
Author: Ivan Sychev

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