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The figures from the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) are alarming: by 2050, cancer diagnoses will increase by 77 percent, equivalent to 35 million new cancer cases. Although many specific types of cancer are declining, the total number of cases is constantly increasing, as “Focus” reports, among others. Colon cancer in particular spreads quickly – and aggressively – among young people.
In addition to the two largest factors, the increase in the world population on the one hand and the increase in average life expectancy on the other, there are also other things that influence the increase in the number of cancer cases. But: There are risk factors that we can influence ourselves.
quit smoking
“Smoking kills”: This is stated on every package. The risk of lung cancer in smokers is 25 times higher than in non-smokers. The IARC also points out that breast, larynx or throat cancer can be promoted by smoking.
Reduce alcohol consumption
Regular alcohol consumption can increase the risk of seven types of cancer. This includes cancer of the oral cavity, liver or cancer of the colon and rectum. Men who drink just one or two alcoholic drinks per day reduce their risk of liver cancer by 21 percent, and women reduce their risk of breast cancer by 30 percent.
Avoid being overweight
Increasing body fat increases the risk of cancer. Overweight people are particularly susceptible to colon, kidney and endometrial cancer.
Protect against too much UV radiation
Many people are now aware that sunscreen should be a must in any skin care routine. Skin cancer usually occurs when excess UV light, such as from the sun, damages the genetic material in our skin cells. The body can largely deal with UV light and the damage that comes with it. However, if there is too much sun, natural recovery reaches its limits. Therefore, sunscreen should be used in particularly exposed areas.
Vaccinations
There has been a vaccination against cervical cancer since 2006. The vaccination must be completed before the first sexual contact. But cervical cancer is not only prevented in women; The risk of developing anal, penile or oropharyngeal cancer is also lower in men with the vaccination. You should also be vaccinated against hepatitis B. Hepatitis B is one of the biggest risk factors for lung cancer.
to exercise
Exercise has many benefits. This includes reducing the risk of colon or breast cancer. The emphasis is on ensuring a healthy body fat percentage and also on the positive effect on blood sugar levels, on various hormones such as insulin or on immune function. All these factors in turn influence possible cancer.
Early detection studies
However, this step cannot reduce the risk. But it increases the chance of detecting the cancer early. This can be crucial for the treatment or progression of the disease.
Source: Blick
I am Amelia James, a passionate journalist with a deep-rooted interest in current affairs. I have more than five years of experience in the media industry, working both as an author and editor for 24 Instant News. My main focus lies in international news, particularly regional conflicts and political issues around the world.
