Per World Health Organization – 40% of Cancers are Preventable
According to the World Health Organization, cancer is responsible for one out of every eight deaths worldwide. Over 20% are related to viruses, like the human papillomavirus, or HPV, which causes cervical cancer, or hepatitis infections that cause stomach and liver cancer. Read more at The Boston Globe.
Why is this especially important to shift workers? Because shift workers’ are more prone to smoke, drink alcohol to cope with working shifts, and they are less likely to focus on maintaining good nutrition. To avoid cancers in the lungs, colon, and breasts, people should stop smoking, limit their alcohol consumption, avoid too much sun, and maintain a healthy weight through diet and exercise.
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Excellent points. I would add that screening for some cancers is effective, and screening for others may not be. See what is effective for your age and gender by viewing your Prevention Checklist at http://www.provenhealthways.com
I would also recommend reviewing your Prevention Checklist before your next checkup, so that you can be an informed consumer and get the most out of the visit with your health care provider.