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Monday 09 November 2020
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Agencies
Bowel cancer is the second most common type of cancer among other types of tumors. According to proctologist and oncologist, Elena Smirnova, the disease is increasingly being diagnosed among the younger population.
According to the doctor, the main cause of bowel cancer is an unhealthy diet. Regardless of the bad habits that the specialist called relative factors, according to Sputnik.
She indicated, during a live broadcast on her Instagram page, that thanks to the immune system, the body fights “deformed” cells, which can cause the emergence of some tumors. It is known that smoking, alcohol and lack of sports activities reduce immunity, which is the cause of the development of tumors, but According to Medicaid, the main cause of developing bowel cancer is directly related to nutrition.
According to an Oxford University study, red and processed meat, plus alcohol (especially beer), are the most dangerous and increase the risk of bowel cancer.
In contrast, the fiber found in vegetables and whole grains reduces the risk of bowel cancer.
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