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A new report by Cancer Research UK says that 40% of the cancers are caused by unhealthy lifestyle.
Nearly half of cancers diagnosed in the UK each year - over 130,000 in total - are caused by avoidable life choices including smoking, drinking and eating the wrong things, a review reveals.
A big chunk of that comes from smoking, next comes a lack of fresh fruit and vegetables in men's diets, while for women it is being overweight.
Lead author Prof Max Parkin said: "Many people believe cancer is down to fate or 'in the genes' and that it is the luck of the draw whether they get it.
"Looking at all the evidence, it's clear that around 40% of all cancers are caused by things we mostly have the power to change. We didn't expect to find that eating fruit and vegetables would prove to be so important in protecting men against cancer”
For men, the best advice appears to be: stop smoking, eat more fruit and veg and cut down on how much alcohol you drink.
For women, again, the reviews says the best advice is to stop smoking, but also watch your weight. For example, for breast cancer, nearly a 10th of the risk comes from being overweight or obese, far outweighing the impact of whether or not the woman breastfeeds or drinks alcohol.
So if up to now you thought it's mostly in the genes and you will be saved as there hasn't been any cancer in your family, think again. You can make a change in your lifestyle and prevent future illness.
Get on the weight loss wagon now by making changes to your lifestyle, breaking bad habits, and start living a healthy life. You can do it !
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