· Cancer in all forms causes 12 % of deaths throughout the world.
· In developing countries it is third leading cause of death and account for 9.5%.
· Lung, liver, colon, stomach and breast cancer are the top most cancer death causes in world.
· In India cancer is included in top ten death causes. At present there are 1.5 to 2 million cancer cases. Nearly three lack deaths occur due to cancer.
· Broadly cancer is divided in two types based on the cause of the cancer – Hereditary / genetic and environmental pollutants.
· Hereditary or genetic factors cause 5-10 % of cancers and remaining 95-90% cancers are caused due to environmental pollutants.
· Environmental factors include old age, life style, dietary pattern, obesity, infection, radiation, pollution etc. These environmental factors cause genetic changes leading to cancer cell growth.
As per the figures mentioned above one can reduce his risk for cancer and lead healthy life. Leaving 10% of the causes which are genetic changes, we can look at 90% and start our journey to be healthy. What do you feel, which tips/ steps will help in achieving your goal? Let us know what all comes to your mind….Keep reading this blog to get all the update regarding cancer.
