As an expert on endocrinology and diabetes, Dr. Tran Ba Thoai, Da Nang City, Member of the Executive Committee of the Vietnam Endocrine and Diabetes Association, Professional Advisor of Hospital 199 (Ministry of Public Security) has cited Many related research data, thereby agreeing with researchers in recommending the following 7 things to do to reduce the risk of cancer :
1. Quit smoking
Active and passive smoking both have the greatest impact on cancer rates, accounting for nearly 20% of cancer cases. This is a habit that increases the risk of developing malignant tumors, especially lung cancer.
2. Lose weight
After smoking, being overweight or obese ranks second, accounting for 7.6% of cancer cases in both men and women combined.
3. Reduce or stop drinking alcohol
Many scientific studies show that drinking alcohol causes 5.4% of cancer cases.
4. Avoid UV radiation
Ultraviolet radiation ranks fourth, mainly due to exposure to the sun - causing 4.6% of cancers.
Experts cite data from the American Skin Care Organization, using sunscreen daily can reduce the risk of skin cancer by about 40-50%.
5. Get regular physical activity
Physical inactivity is the fifth leading risk factor and causes more than 3% of cancer cases.
According to Dr. Fang Fang Zhang - Chairman of the Department of Data Science and Nutritional Epidemiology at Tufts University (USA), it is recommended to include physical activity in your daily routine, which can reduce the risk by up to 30%. cancer.
6. Eat healthy
Dietary factors include high consumption of red meat, processed meat, and sugar but low in fruits, vegetables, calcium, and fiber. The results showed that such an unhealthy diet causes 4.2% of cancer cases. Avoid prepackaged foods, especially ultra-processed foods.
7. Prevent infection with HPV, hepatitis B, C and H. pylori bacteria
According to research, the HPV vaccine can prevent 100% of cervical cancer and more than 90% of cancers caused by sexually transmitted infections.
Similarly, vaccination against hepatitis B and C may further reduce the risk of liver cancer.
