Every year, lakhs of people lose their lives due to a disease that could have been prevented! Yes, cancer deaths have become a scary reality in India, but do you know that there are some reasons behind these deaths that have become a part of our lives? Actually, a well-known doctor has revealed these 5 biggest reasons.
Highlights
Do you know that every year lakhs of people in India lose their lives due to cancer? This is a serious disease and the sad thing is that many times it is caused by our own habits and lifestyle. Recently, senior cancer surgeon Dr. Jayesh Sharma has told through an Instagram reel that 5 reasons (Causes of Cancer) are responsible for most of the deaths due to cancer in India. Let's find out.
Tobacco
Tobacco, whether in the form of cigarettes or gutkha and khaini, is the biggest enemy of cancer. Lung cancer, mouth cancer, throat cancer - all these are directly related to tobacco consumption. If you consume tobacco, vow to quit it today. This will save not only your life but also the life of your family.
HPV virus
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a virus that is the main cause of cervical cancer . This cancer is quite common in women. The good news is that vaccines are available to prevent HPV infection, especially for young girls. Awareness and timely vaccination can reduce this risk.
Alcohol
Alcohol intake not only damages the liver, but it also increases the risk of many types of cancer such as liver cancer, throat cancer, mouth cancer and breast cancer. If you drink alcohol, then know today that your well-being lies in staying away from it.
Obesity
Obesity has become a big problem in today's fast-paced life. But do you know that obesity not only increases the risk of heart diseases but also many types of cancer such as colon cancer, breast cancer and kidney cancer? Maintaining a healthy weight is very important to prevent cancer.
Poor DietWhat we eat has a direct impact on our health. A diet rich in processed food , high sugar and low in fruits and vegetables can increase the risk of cancer. In contrast, a fibre-rich diet, fresh fruits and vegetables and whole grains help fight cancer. By improving your diet, you can protect yourself from cancer to a great extent.
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