Most Preventable Cancers Are Linked to Avoidable Lifestyle Habits
My Modern Met • • health
Key Points:
- A recent study published in Nature Medicine reveals that over one-third of new cancer cases worldwide are linked to modifiable lifestyle factors, with smoking and alcohol use being the leading contributors to preventable cancers.
- Tobacco smoking accounts for approximately 15% of all new cancer diagnoses globally, primarily driving lung cancer, while alcohol consumption contributes to about 3% of new cancer cases, with risks increasing even from moderate drinking.
- Other factors such as high body mass index, low physical activity, air pollution, and infectious agents like HPV also influence cancer risk, underscoring the role of environmental and policy contexts in prevention efforts.
- The findings emphasize that many common cancers are preventable through lifestyle changes, including quitting smoking, reducing alcohol intake, maintaining a healthy
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