Risk factors of CANCER

in #health6 years ago

CANCER- the name itself is enough to bring fear in our mind.

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Fear of debilitations, fear of medical expenses and may be the fear of death.
Cancer has been very common diseases now a days.
Many times it is found during routine examination in an otherwise healthy looking person.
In earlier days it was not that widespread diseases.
What may the reason of this outburst of the disease??
Let's check the risk factors causing cancer so that we can prevent it.

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  • Overuse of alcohol and tobacco products

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  • Indirect exposure to tobacco smoke
  • Obesity

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  • Family history of cancer
  • Aging
  • Exposure to carcinogens like lead in paint, benzene

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  • over burnt food, some fish, hot beverages above 65°

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  • Polluted air and water

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  • Overuse of plastic

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  • UV rays from sunlight due to break in ozone layer
  • Ionising radiation like X Rays
  • High levels of hormones
  • Overuse of oral contraceptives
  • Suppressed immunity
  • Chronic inflammation
  • Some viruses or bacteria
    Etc..

Check for the possible exposure around you and try to prevent them.

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