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Modifiable risk factors for cancer. British journal of cancer. [Br J Cancer] Journal article

 
TitleModifiable risk factors for cancer.
Author(s)Stein CJ, Colditz GA 
InstitutionHarvard Center for Cancer Prevention, 181 Longwood Avenue, Boston, MA 02115, USA. cynthia.stein@post.harvard.edu
SourceBr J Cancer 2004 Jan 26; 90(2):299-303.
MeSHAlcohol Drinking
Body Weight
Diet
Exercise
Female
Health Behavior
Health Promotion
Humans
Life Style
Male
Mass Screening
Neoplasms
Patient Compliance
Risk Factors
Safe Sex
Smoking
Smoking Cessation
Sunlight
AbstractOver 6 million people around the world die from cancer each year. Modifiable risk factors have been linked to a wide range of malignancies, including cancers of the oropharynx, oesophagus, larynx, lung, kidney, bladder, pancreas, skin, stomach, ovary, breast, cervix, uterus, prostate, and colon. Research indicates that over half of all cancers in developed countries could be prevented if we implemented population-wide measures to promote the following behaviours: reduce tobacco use, increase physical activity, control weight, improve diet, limit alcohol, utilise safer sex practices, get routine cancer screening tests, and avoid excess sun exposure.
Languageeng
Pub Type(s)Journal Article
Review
PubMed ID14735167
  
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