Cancer is a broad based
term for a collection of more than a hundred diseases that affects various
parts of the body. Some parts of the body that are most prone to cancer are the
stomach, breasts, lungs, colon and liver. Cancer is a foremost cause of deaths
around the world. According to the World Health Organization, in 2005, out of a
total of 58 million deaths worldwide, cancer accounted for over 7.6 million or 13 percent.
Prevention of Cancer
- Stop
smoking: Tobacco is the single largest preventable cause of cancer in the
world.
- Dietary
modification is another important approach to cancer control. There is a
link between being overweight and obesity to many types of cancer. Also,
eating a diet that is rich in fruits and vegetables helps to fight against
many cancers.
- Regular
physical activity and the maintenance of a healthy body weight, along with
a healthy diet, will considerably reduce cancer risk.
- Infectious
agents are also responsible for cancer deaths and these can be prevented
by regular and proper vaccination thus, preventing infection and
infestation of pathogens.
- Avoiding too
much exposure to the sun. The use of sunscreen and protective clothing are
effective preventive measures against various cancers.
Some leading hospitals for cancer treatment in India:
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