Cancer has consistently ranked among the leading causes of death for many years. While many attribute cancer to genetic predisposition, the majority of cases are closely linked to daily lifestyle habits.
Doctor Jiang Guan-yu, head of a department at Taipei City Hospital (Zhongxing Branch, Taiwan, China), stated in the "Suc khoe Toi +1" interview program that cancer is not entirely hereditary. Although some individuals face a high risk due to gene mutations, most cancer cases are associated with acquired postnatal factors.
Daily, human cells continuously replicate, a process where errors are inevitable. Normally, the immune system and killer T cells eliminate these abnormal cells. However, as these errors accumulate and immunity declines with age, cancer cells can gradually form.
Doctor Jiang Guan-yu noted that many daily lifestyle habits are primary sources of cancer risk. These include:
Regularly consuming overly hot food or soup.
This habit can cause repeated irritation to the esophagus, increasing the risk of esophageal cancer.
Eating charred grilled food.
This type of food can generate harmful substances, increasing the risk of cell damage.
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Charred grilled meat can generate harmful substances, posing a cancer risk. *Illustration: Bui Thuy* |
Sleeping with lights on, staying up late, or using electronic devices for extended periods before sleep.
These habits can disrupt the biological clock and affect immune function, thereby increasing cancer risk.
Undergoing high-radiation scans.
Unless absolutely necessary, frequent high-radiation imaging procedures, such as computed tomography (CT) scans, should be avoided.
Smoking, drinking alcohol, and chewing betel nut.
These are internationally recognized significant carcinogens.
Living in polluted environments.
Prolonged exposure to dust and air pollution also increases health risks.
Consuming excessive red meat, sugar, and salt.
Red meat should be consumed in moderation and balanced with white meat, avoiding prolonged reliance on a single food type. A diet high in sugar and salt over time can increase metabolic burden, indirectly raising cancer risk.
Lack of physical activity.
Sedentary lifestyles often lead to obesity, fatty liver, and chronic inflammation.
He advises people to adopt healthy habits such as a balanced diet, regular exercise, and adequate sleep. Additionally, he recommends participating in cancer screening programs provided by health authorities. Early detection and early treatment remain the most effective methods to reduce cancer risk and protect one's health.
My Y (According to Cti News)
