Waspada.co.id – Cancer is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. Data from the World Health Organization (WHO), about a third and a half of cancer cases can be prevented.
Jon Ebbert, MD, Medical Director of the Mayo Clinic Nicotine Addiction Center, explains that it is never too late to make lifestyle changes in an effort to reduce the risk of this disease.
Tobacco, alcohol and obesity are risk factors that can increase a person’s chances of developing cancer, here is the explanation:
- tobacco
Smoked tobacco is strongly linked to cancer in almost every part of the body. Dr. Ebbert explains, “Smoking tobacco produces about 7,000 chemicals, which can cause changes in cells and promote cancer. “
Smoking can also weaken the immune system, making it harder for the body to fight cancer cells. Avoiding all forms of tobacco is the best step to reduce the risk of cancer.
“It’s never too late to quit smoking, the risk of cancer will decrease over time after you quit,” he said.
- Alcohol
Alcohol consumption also increases the risk of several cancers, including breast, head and neck, esophageal, liver, and colorectal.
“There is a risk of cancer at all levels of alcohol consumption, but heavy drinkers may be at higher risk,” said Dr. Ebert. Therefore, limiting alcohol consumption can be an effective preventive measure.
- obesity
Obesity, on the other hand, increases the risk of cancer in a different way. Excess body weight can increase estrogen and insulin levels in the body, which can increase the rate of cell division. In addition, obesity is often associated with inflammation, which is a known risk factor for developing cancer.
Bariatric surgery has been shown to reduce the risk of hormone-related cancers such as breast, endometrial, and prostate cancer, as well as pancreatic and colorectal cancer. However, small lifestyle changes can also have a big impact.
Dr. Ebbert suggests, “Small, steady steps toward weight loss are the most effective when it comes to diet and exercise. “That’s the classic approach, but there are also new drugs on the market that help people lose weight,” he said. (wool/okezone/ryp/d2)
2024-09-21 01:00:00
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