Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Cancer Prevention

 

Lung

Smokers are more likely to develop Lung Cancer, if you do not smoke don’t pick up the habit, if you do, smoke less or cut the habit entirely!

 

colorectal-cancer

A high fat and low fibre diet is linked to Colorectal Cancer, try to consume more fruits and vegetables, i am guilty of not eating enough fruits and vegetables too..

 

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Early menarche (the age at which girls begin to menstruate), late marriages and having fewer children increase one's Breast Cancer risk. Ladies please take note.

 

stom

The preservatives in processed food may contain nitrates and high salt concentrations, which are associated with Stomach Cancer.

 

[Partly quoted from “Mind Your Body” 2010 Singapore Press Holdings Limited”]