Why are 60-64 years old cancer prone to high incidence? Most of them are related to 3 kinds of curses, and retirees should be more vigilant
Lao Wan is over 63 years old and has been feeling nauseous since 2 years ago. Recently, I felt aggravated nausea, so I came to the outpatient department of gastroenterology in the hospital for treatment.
The doctor who visited saw that Lao Wan was in his 60s and had never done a comprehensive physical examination before, so he suggested that he go for a gastroscopy.
The test results showed that the digestive system was inflamed, and the doctor told him to review the magnifying endoscope, but Lao Wan didn't take it to heart. A year and a half later, Lao Wan's discomfort became more and more serious, so he mustered up the courage to go to the hospital for a magnifying endoscopy.
It is a pity that Lao Wan's magnifying endoscopy and pathological results indicated that the lesion had developed into cancer, and the best time for endoscopic treatment had been missed.
Lao Wan was frustrated and confused: I have been here for most of my life, and my body has never been ill. How come, when it is time to enjoy happiness, cancer is detected instead?
1. 60-64 years old is a period of high incidence of cancer, why?
According to the latest "2016 Cancer Incidence and Mortality in China" released by China, there were about 4.064 million new cancer cases and 2.4135 million new cancer deaths in China in 2016. Among them, the peak of new cancer cases in both men and women is between 60 and 79 years old.
Modern science has found that after the age of 60, the body will enter the stage of comprehensive aging, accompanied by a high incidence of various diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease, diabetes, osteoarthritis, and tumors.
Among the pathogenic mechanisms of these diseases, the continuous accumulation of senescent cells in the body is one of the main incentives .
In addition, according to the latest data from the National Cancer Center in 2020, the number of new cancer cases in men and women peaked between the ages of 60 and 64 . Why is this stage a high incidence of cancer?
First, bad habits are one of the culprits .
When you are young, you don’t pay attention to your health, and you often smoke and drink alcohol, which will cause great harm to your lungs and stomach, and may also affect other organs and tissues. Therefore, when you get older and your body's resistance declines, cancer will have an opportunity.
Secondly, after the age of 60, most people have retired, and suddenly they have nothing to do, and the elderly will inevitably be anxious and depressed. If not adjusted in time, long-term mood swings will also contribute to cancer.
In addition, with the increase of age, various functions of the body continue to degrade, and various chronic diseases begin to take advantage of it. The elderly are already weak, coupled with the constant consumption of chronic diseases, cancer is easy to take advantage of.
2. After the age of 60, it is not only the high incidence of cancer
In old age, in addition to facing the "risk of cancer" period, many diseases also have a high incidence at this stage. Especially the following 3 common diseases with high incidence:
1. Cardiovascular disease
Cardiovascular disease is the number one threat to people over the age of 60, characterized by high morbidity, disability, and mortality.
Experts remind that the key to preventing cardiovascular disease is to change a static lifestyle into active actions, adopt a Mediterranean-style diet with high fiber, low fat, less oil and less salt, and at the same time quit smoking and limit alcohol, and maintain a good attitude .
In addition, the elderly over the age of 50, and those who already have risk factors for cardiovascular disease, should take medication to control the condition under the guidance of a doctor.
2. Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer's generally refers to various dementias that occur after the age of 65, including Alzheimer's disease, vascular dementia, and mixed dementia.
To prevent Alzheimer's disease, experts advocate a balanced diet, balanced nutrition, and moderate exercise, especially brain exercise. The elderly take part in more outdoor activities and group activities. Doing housework when you can, can also reduce your risk of developing Alzheimer's .
3. High risk of fracture
For older adults, osteoporosis is the greatest threat to fractures. Once the elderly suffer from fractures due to falls, the quality of life of the elderly will be seriously reduced, and at the same time, it will bring a heavy economic burden to individuals, families and society.
Preventing fractures and preventing falls should be the first step. Older adults should make changes in their daily routines to reduce the risk of falls, as well as build muscle strength through physical activity.
In addition, long-term adequate calcium and vitamin D supplementation can help prevent osteoporosis and build healthy bones.
3. After the age of 60 ushered in the "Golden Decade", how to delay aging?
Although after the age of 60, various bodily functions have declined, and various diseases have begun to occur at a high rate, but this period also ushered in a "golden" decade.
According to the happiness index research, there is a "U-shaped" relationship between age and happiness. Usually, people's happiness begins to decline with age until around the age of 20, reaches a bottom in middle age, and then rebounds. After the age of 60, the happiness index improved significantly .
Therefore, the elderly in this age group should take good care of themselves and enjoy this golden age. So what are the ways to delay aging during this period?
1. Quit smoking as soon as possible
A research report in the "Documents of Internal Medicine" pointed out that smoking is directly related to the increased mortality of elderly patients, and smoking cessation can effectively prevent and greatly reduce the incidence of lung cancer, respiratory system, cardiovascular and cerebrovascular system and other diseases.
2. Pay attention to calcium supplementation
When people enter old age, the absorption of calcium decreases, and the ability to utilize and store calcium also deteriorates. The elderly can take daily dietary supplements, such as milk and dairy products, vitamin D, etc., which can help improve calcium absorption and prevent osteoporosis.
3. Think more
The elderly should think more and use their brains frequently. Just like exercising more, they can increase the flexibility of the brain and delay the speed of brain decline.
4. Regular exercise
Middle-aged and elderly people should do more physical exercise, such as walking, jogging, square dancing and other activities. This is beneficial to improve blood circulation, increase the blood supply to the brain, and delay the aging speed of organs.
The aging process of the human body is a complex systemic change process. Growth, growth, strength, old age, and death are the laws of life. Aging is inevitable, but we can slow its progress. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle and a positive attitude towards life is the best anti-aging method.
references
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[3] "People who are still exercising at the age of 60, the body is rewarding him with four major benefits". Public Health News. 2019-12-19
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