The new report by Cancer Research UK published in the British Journal of Cancer suggests that 45% of all cancers in men and 40% in women could be prevented. More than 100,000 cancers each year in the UK are caused by lifestyle factors - smoking, unhealthy diets, alcohol and obesity. More detail in the report highlights the following:
In Men 6.1% of cancer cases were linked to a lack of fruit and vegetables, 4.9% to occupation, 4.6% to alcohol, 4.1% to overweight ad obesity and 3.5% to excessive sun exposure (and sun beds)
In Women 6.9% were linked to overweight and obesity, 3.7% to infections like HPV, 3.6% excessive sun, 3.4% to lack of fruit and veg and 3.3% to alcohol.
We all want to live long and healthy lives so it is down to us. Reducing 'bad' habits and increasing our consumption of healthy foods can only increase our energy and longevity and there aren't any negative side effects!
Watch my website events page for details of healthy living and eating courses starting in the New Year - just the right time to begin new healthier habits and let go of some old less helpful ones.
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