40 % of cancers in women and 45% in men could be prevented by healthier lifestyles. Recent research in the UK has revealed that most cancers are caused by just four lifestyle factors- - smoking, poor diet, excessive alcohol consumption, and being overweight. Smoking alone accounts for 23% of all cancers in Britain in men and roughly 16% in women. Cancers of the lungs, bladder, kidney, pancreas, and cervix are attributable to this one activity. In men, 6.1% of cancers were linked to a lack of fresh fruits and non starchy vegetables in the diet. |








