Lifestyle changes could prevent nearly half of US cancer deaths
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A recent study published in the American Cancer Society’s journal, CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians has revealed that almost half of adult cancer deaths in the United States could be preventable through lifestyle modifications. The research emphasizes the significant impact of factors such as diet, exercise, and smoking cessation on reducing cancer mortality. By adopting healthier habits, individuals can significantly decrease their risk of developing fatal cancers, highlighting the need for increased public health initiatives and awareness programs to encourage these beneficial changes.
Source
Islami, F., Marlow, E. C., Thomson, B., McCullough, M. L., Rumgay, H., Gapstur, S. M., Patel, A. V., Soerjomataram, I., & Jemal, A. (2024). Proportion and number of cancer cases and deaths attributable to potentially modifiable risk factors in the United States, 2019. CA: a cancer journal for clinicians, 10.3322/caac.21858. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.3322/caac.21858
Additional Reading
https://www.cnn.com/2024/07/11/health/cancer-cases-deaths-preventable-factors-wellness/index.html
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/cancer-deaths-prevented-lifestyle-changes-study/