world cancer day Feb 4 2016
Updated On 2016-02-04 15:21:46
World News
Author : Murali M
Today Feb 4th, the world is honouring cancer survivors. More than 1 million new cases of cancer are diagnosed every year in India. A third of these are preventable. Cancer kills more people on a global scale than AIDS, Malaria and TB combined. It is the second most common cause of death in India (after cardiac illnesses).The World Health Organisation notes that in 10 years, the number of cancer cases in India will multiply five times, with a higher spike in women than men.
Major Types of cancer?
- Lung cancer
- Stomach cancer
- Oral cancer
- Breast cancer
- Cervical Cancer
How to prevent Cancer?
- Try to walk 30 minutes a day
- Don't use tobacco
- Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables
- Avoid obesity
- If you choose to drink alcohol, do so only in moderation
- Maintain a healthy weight and be physically active
- Eat a healthy diet
- Get 15 minutes of sun a day.
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