February 4th is a World Cancer Day. This day was established at the initiative initiative of the International Union Against Cancer (UICC). The International Union represents 280 organizations in 90 countries around the world. This day is a day of information and prevention because 43% of cancers can be prevented. The main causes are smoking and obesity.
Smoking is the leading cause of cancer worldwide. 25% to 30% of cases worldwide are related to smoking. Smoking cessation and its benefits appear from the 1stη day of cessation and over time are even stronger.
Obesity. Studies on obesity in western societies show that it is clearly associated with colon, breast (postmenopausal women), endometrial, kidney and esophageal cancer (adenocarcinoma). A healthy diet with fruits and vegetables has a protective property.
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