Recently, according to the World Health Organization's death cause prediction report, cancer will continue to be the leading cause of death in humans for the next 100 years. You should remember the following set of "cancer prevention numbers".
A report released by the World Cancer Research Foundation shows that 39% of the 12 major cancers can be prevented by improving diet, increasing exercise, and reducing alcohol consumption. A healthy lifestyle can reduce the risk of cancer by one-third. Experts have summarized some cancer prevention precautions in daily life with numbers for people to remember.
1 pound of fruits and vegetables per day
The United States Department of Agriculture, the American Cancer Society, and the National Cancer Institute jointly recommend eating at least 400 to 500 grams of vegetables or fruits per day to prevent cancer. According to the "Chinese Dietary Guidelines for Residents" (2007 edition), each person should consume at least 500 grams of fruits and vegetables per day.
230 minutes of aerobic exercise
American experts once conducted a health analysis on 5398 women in a certain university and found that women who participated in sports were 60% less likely to develop ovarian, cervical, and vaginal cancer than those who did not participate in sports; The probability of suffering from breast cancer is 50% higher than that of women who do not participate in sports. Research has shown that aerobic exercise for more than 30 minutes a day can help reduce the risk of cancer.
3 home decoration precautions, 4 few
When decorating homes, less artificial boards should be used. This is because the adhesive used in artificial boards contains formaldehyde, which is a relatively clear carcinogen. If composite flooring and other artificial flooring are installed in the home, it is advisable to choose as few artificial board furniture as possible.
In addition, it is best to use less marble and granite in home decoration: granite, marble and other products contain carcinogens such as radon.
Use less oily paint: Oily paint usually uses organic solutions such as benzene, formaldehyde, xylene, toluene, etc. as diluents, which are harmful to human health. Water based paint, on the other hand, is much more environmentally friendly and can be used more frequently.
Less disinfectant in the bathroom: Some disinfectants contain dichlorobenzene, which can irritate the respiratory tract and induce lung cancer, etc.
4 sleeps for 7 hours
The American Cancer Institute has found that sleep can affect the balance of hormones in the human body, and hormonal imbalances can have an impact on whether a person has cancer. Women who sleep less than 7 hours a night have a 47% higher risk of developing cancer than those who actively exercise and get enough sleep.
5 Body mass index ≤ 25
Body mass index is an internationally recognized physical evaluation index and an important method for evaluating nutritional status and obesity levels. The calculation formula is: Body Mass Index (BMI)=square of weight (kilograms)/height (meters), with a normal value of 20 to 25.
Researchers have found that for every 5 points increase in male BMI, the risk of developing esophageal cancer increases by 52%; For every 5 points increase in female BMI, the risk of developing cervical or gallbladder cancer increases by 59%. In addition, pancreatic cancer, rectal cancer, kidney cancer and breast cancer are also related to obesity.
6、Physical examination once a year
Both domestic and foreign experts have reached a consensus that physical examinations should be a routine routine for every adult every year, and cancer can be detected early through cancer prevention screening. Therefore, it is best to have a physical examination once a year.
7‘Stay away from second-hand smoke
Multiple studies have shown that second-hand smoke contains over 40 toxic substances related to cancer, and passive smokers have a 7-11 times higher risk of cancer than non-smokers.
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