Cancer is becoming very common day by day. We get to see so many cases of cancer around us. The exact reason may be unknown but our lifestyle has drastically changed. Moreover, with advanced medical facilities, the life expectancy of a human has grown. It is assumed that the longer we live the more chances of risk of getting cancer increases.
Researchers believe that the reason for increasing cancer cases may be due to a combination of lifestyle and environmental factors. The increase in average lifespan may hold responsible for the many cancer cases coming up.
Cancer-causing factors that are unchangeable
Some types of cancer run in the family and cannot be avoided. But keeping a regular health check may show some positive results. Moreover, cancer detected at an early stage has better chances of survival.
- Genetics
- Age
- Hereditary
- Early-onset of menarche
- Late menopause
- Increasing maternal age
Cancer-causing factors that are changeable
- Unhealthy lifestyles
- Irregular sleeping hours
- High-stress levels
- Unhealthy diet
- Obesity
- Alcohol consumption
- Tobacco consumption
A small step towards maintaining a healthy lifestyle can bring a huge change in us. The surge in cancer cases has grown our consciousness towards health. Nowadays, the number of health-conscious individuals is increasing. But still, a long way to go. Some awareness towards health can help us to lead a better life.
Top risk factor worldwide
Lung cancer has the highest number of deaths globally and the maximum percentage is due to cigarette smoking.
Awareness towards cancer
Cancer can be controlled by bringing more awareness towards the disease. . it is essential to educate people about the key risk factors for cancer. It may be prevented by modifying lifestyle and by avoiding the risk factors. With more awareness, people will opt for cancer screening and regular check-ups which will help them in keeping the disease at bay. Moreover, with regular screening and check-ups, an early stage of cancer can be detected and thus increases the chances of survival.
Tips that may prevent cancer
A healthy lifestyle puts a lot of impact on our health. By inculcating good habits into our life may lower the chances of developing cancer.
- Avoid smoking
- Follow a healthy diet, avoid junk and fried foods
- Maintaining a healthy weight and remain physically fit
- Protect from the sun and avoid the midday sun
- Get vaccinated (Hepatitis B, Human papillomavirus, etc.)
- Avoid risky behaviors
- Get regular cancer screening and check-up
Note :
Life is not as simple as it used to be. Nowadays, people remain stressed, eat processed and junk food, irregular sleeping hours due to work pressure, consumption of alcohol, smoking, lack of exercise, etc. are a few of the common reasons for leading an unhealthy life. With the increasing life expectancy, the chances of cancer too are increasing. A collective effort needs to be taken to bring down the surge in cancer cases.
