Why are more and more people getting cancer? Advice: After 45, do 5 things to help prevent cancer

Every year, many people die of cancer, even celebrities. In just two months in 2022, many celebrities will die of cancer.

For example, Taiwanese actor Bago died of pancreatic cancer, media personality Cao Jingxing died of stomach cancer, and CCTV financial host Zhao He also died of cancer.

1. After the age of 45, cancer is prone to high incidence

In 2019, the National Cancer Center collected national cancer data, and the results showed that with the increase of age, the incidence of malignant tumors also increased, and the incidence of malignant tumors in people over 40 years old increased significantly.

Han Baohui, director of the Department of Respiratory Medicine of the Chest Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, pointed out that the incidence of lung cancer in Chinese adults has increased significantly since the age of 45, and the incidence of lung adenocarcinoma in Chinese non-smoking women is also very high.

The National Cancer Center previously released the latest cancer report in China, showing that in 2016, there were 4.064 million new cancer patients in China, and 2.4135 million people died of cancer. On average, more than 10,000 people were diagnosed with cancer every day.

Among them, men aged 60-64 had the most cancer patients and died the most, and women aged 50-54 had the most cancer patients.

2. To prevent disease, 5 things should not be sloppy

The prevention of diseases is far greater than the treatment, especially diseases such as cancer that endanger people's health and life safety. It is necessary to do prevention as soon as possible, and the following five things to prevent diseases should not be sloppy.

1. Quit smoking and limit alcohol

Tobacco and alcohol are highly related to a variety of diseases. For the sake of health, try to quit smoking and limit alcohol.

2. Keep your weight within the ideal range

Normal ideal weight, most of the body is relatively healthy, obesity may be related to a variety of diseases.

3. Ensure good and adequate sleep

It is recommended that adults sleep for 6-8 hours a day, do not stay up late, go to bed on time, and have a regular schedule.

4. Avoid prolonged sitting and exercise properly

Being sedentary for a long time can lead to an increase in the incidence of cancer. It is recommended to exercise regularly every week.

5. Eat more fresh fruits and vegetables

Pay attention to a balanced diet, eat more fresh vegetables and fruits, preferably eat more than five kinds of vegetables and fruits every day.

3. Remember these common cancer screening methods

Cancer prevention and screening are both important, and for some high-risk groups of cancer, regular cancer screening is also necessary.

1. Lung cancer: low-dose spiral CT

For people aged 40-74 years old, people who smoke more than 30 pack-years, passive smokers for 20 years, high-risk groups of lung cancer with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, occupational exposure history, family history of lung cancer, etc. Perform a low-dose helical CT screening.

2. Esophageal Cancer: Endoscopy Screening

For high-risk groups of esophageal cancer who are over 40 years old, who smoke and drink for a long time, have a family history of esophageal cancer, like to eat hot food, rough food, and have symptoms of related precancerous lesions, if there is no abnormality in endoscopic examination, it is recommended that every two Endoscopy screening every three years.

3. Gastric cancer: gastroscopy

People over 40 years old who are at high risk of gastric cancer with Helicobacter pylori infection, long-term smoking and drinking, family history of gastric cancer, underlying gastric diseases, etc., if there is no abnormality in gastroscopic examination, it is recommended to perform gastroscopic screening every 2-3 years.

4. Liver cancer: Serum alpha-fetoprotein detection

People at high risk of liver cancer who are positive for hepatitis B, have a history of hepatitis C infection, liver cirrhosis, and family history of liver cancer should preferably undergo serum alpha-fetoprotein detection and abdominal ultrasonography every six months.

Every year in China, many people die of cancer, especially those over the age of 45, who are more prone to cancer. The prevention of cancer is far greater than the treatment. Usually, it is necessary to stay away from some high-risk factors of cancer as much as possible. High-risk groups should also do regular cancer prevention screening.

References:

[1] 45-55-year-old high-risk disease? These six things must be done well! .Medical Endocrinology Channel.2021-05-17

[2] 20 small details of cancer prevention, 15 early signs of cancer... The most complete cancer prevention manual, it is recommended to collect! .Health Times.2021-10-08

[3] The latest release from the National Cancer Center: Screening methods for 6 major cancers! .Health Times.2022-04-14

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