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50 Percent of Cancers May Be Preventable, Avoid These Carcinogens to Stay Healthy

50 Percent of Cancers May Be Preventable, Avoid These Carcinogens to Stay Healthy
Thirty to 50 percent of cancers in the world can actually be prevented by choosing a healthy lifestyle and staying away from carcinogens. Shutterstock
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Did you know that up to 50 percent of all cancers are actually preventable?

Genetics Is Not the Only Risk Factor for Cancer

It is estimated that 40 out of 100 men and 39 out of 100 women in the United States will develop cancer during their lifetime.
In addition to genetic factors, lifestyle, and eating habits, cancers are also caused by external carcinogenic factors. For example, ultraviolet rays and ionizing radiation are physical carcinogens; and asbestos pollution in old buildings, alcohol, and aflatoxin in stale peanuts are chemical carcinogens. There are also some bacteria and viruses that can cause cancer, such as Helicobacter pylori—which we can be infected with through food and water consumption, as well as human papillomavirus. These are biological carcinogens.
Flora Zhao
Flora Zhao
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Flora is a health reporter for The Epoch Times. She holds a master’s degree in demography and served as editor of a social sciences journal for seven years. Shifting her focus from macro issues like population changes and economic development to personal health, Flora finds great joy and satisfaction in her work. She bases her articles on thorough literature reviews and in-depth interviews with experts, aiming to provide content that genuinely helps people. Email her at: [email protected]
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