Cancer Prevention

Teach others about the relationship between cancer risk and certain lifestyle behaviors, including smoking, unhealthy eating, and lack of exercise.

SMOKING is the single largest preventable risk factor for most cancer deaths worldwide, accounting for approximately 22% of cancer deaths each year. Tobacco smoke causes many types cancers such as lung, esophagus, larynx (vocal cords), mouth, throat, kidney, bladder, pancreas, stomach, and cervix. About 70% of the lung cancer burden can be traced to smoking as the sole cause. Second-hand smoke, also called second-hand smoke, has been shown to cause lung cancer in adults.

Early prevention against cancer

1. Follow a healthy and varied FOOD. It has been seen that a diet rich in vegetables protects against types of cancer, cardiovascular diseases, and diabetes, among others. It is recommended:
* Minimum 5 servings of fruit and vegetables a day, including legumes.
* Eat whole grain products (integral) instead of refined products.
* Minimize the consumption of meat, especially red and processed.
* Avoid sugary drinks, processed food, or with a high salt content.

2. Practice PHYSICAL EXERCISE every day... 30 minutes a day, or 60 for children you. to incorporate