Tip: Quitting smoking at any age helps reduce the risk. The sooner you quit, the better.<\/p>\n
b) Unhealthy Diet<\/h3>\n
Eating lots of processed foods, red meats, and sugary snacks can lead to weight gain and poor health. A poor diet is linked to cancers<\/a> like colon, stomach<\/a>, and breast cancer<\/a>.<\/p>\n Tip: Choose fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins. Reduce junk food, sugary drinks, and fried items to reduce the risk of cancer.<\/p>\n Not being active enough can lead to weight gain, which increases the risk of several cancers, such as breast<\/a>, colon, and uterine cancer.<\/p>\n Tip: Just 30 minutes of walking or exercise a day can make a difference.<\/p>\n Drinking too much alcohol<\/a> raises the risk of cancers of the mouth, liver, breast<\/a>, and more.<\/p>\n Tip: Limit alcohol or avoid it completely if possible.<\/p>\n Being overweight or obese increases the risk of at least 13 types of cancer<\/a>, including kidney<\/a>, liver, and thyroid<\/a> cancer.<\/p>\n Tip: A balanced diet and regular exercise help manage weight and reduce cancer risk.<\/p>\n Certain viruses like HPV (human papillomavirus), which spreads through unsafe sex, are linked to cervical<\/a>, throat, and anal cancers.<\/p>\n Tip: Practice safe sex and consider HPV<\/a> vaccination<\/a> for young adults.<\/p>\n Some people inherit genetic mutations from their parents that can increase the risk of certain cancers<\/a>. These are changes in the DNA that may be passed from one generation to another.<\/p>\n If close family members (like parents, siblings, or grandparents) have had cancer, especially at a young age, your risk may be higher.<\/p>\n Example: Women with BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene mutations are more likely to get breast and ovarian cancers<\/a>.<\/p>\n Some rare inherited conditions, such as Lynch syndrome or familial adenomatous polyposis, are linked to higher risks of colon, uterine, and other cancers.<\/p>\n Yes. You can\u2019t change your genes<\/a>, but you can take action:<\/p>\n Tip: Talk to your doctor about your family history.<\/p>\n Sometimes, cancer risk comes from things around us \u2014 in our home, workplace, or community. These are called environmental factors.<\/p>\n Air pollution, especially from vehicles, factories, and burning trash, has been linked to lung cancer<\/a>. Indoor air pollution (like from smoke or poor ventilation) is also a risk.<\/p>\n Too much exposure to radiation, such as ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun or repeated X-rays, can increase the risk of skin cancer<\/a> and other types.<\/p>\n Tip: Use sunscreen, wear protective clothing, and avoid tanning beds.<\/p>\n Some people are exposed to harmful chemicals like asbestos, benzene, or formaldehyde at work. These can increase the risk of cancers such as mesothelioma and leukaemia<\/a>.<\/p>\n Tip: Follow safety rules and wear protective gear if you work in such environments.<\/p>\nc) Lack of Physical Activity<\/h3>\n
d) Alcohol Consumption<\/h3>\n
e) Obesity<\/h3>\n
f) Unsafe Sex<\/h3>\n
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2. Genetic Risk Factors (Family History)<\/h2>\n
a) Family History of Cancer<\/h3>\n
b) Inherited Syndromes<\/h3>\n
Can You Do Anything About Genetic Risk?<\/h3>\n
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3. Environmental Risk Factors<\/h2>\n
a) Exposure to Pollution<\/h3>\n
b) Radiation Exposure<\/h3>\n
c) Workplace Hazards<\/h3>\n
d) Pesticides and Chemicals<\/h3>\n
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