Tap water has been included in the new 'carcinogenic list', will drinking it often cause cancer? These are the ones that should be touched less
People who never smoke, rarely drink alcohol, and have no bad habits in their lives are suddenly diagnosed with cancer. This is a sad news that many people cannot accept, but it happens all the time.
In fact, not only diet, many carcinogenic factors are hidden in our daily life, making it hard to guard against . Therefore, we need to keep aware of the existence of these carcinogens and pay attention to the new carcinogens in order to reduce the risk of cancer as much as possible.
In the latest edition of the 15th edition of the Carcinogens Report released by the US Department of Health and Human Services, 8 new compounds that are clearly or reasonably suspected to cause cancer have been added .
China is the country with the largest number of people infected with Helicobacter pylori, accounting for 59% of the total population . Although only 1% of people will develop gastric cancer, and it will take more than 10 years to develop, but the living habits during this period, such as high-salt diet, pickled food, too little intake of fruits and vegetables, eating too fast, poor diet, etc. Regularity, smoking and drinking, etc., will increase the risk of gastric cancer.
If you have also detected Helicobacter pylori infection and are hesitating whether to sterilize thoroughly, you can refer to the table below to make a judgment.
Of course, Uncle still recommends sterilization in all cases, because Helicobacter pylori infection itself will cause abdominal pain, bloating, acid reflux, morning nausea and other symptoms, and it is also contagious.
In order to prevent infection, we should do the following:
①Wash hands before meals and after going to the toilet;
② Eat less or no raw food, wash and peel melons and fruits when eating raw;
③ Prepare serving chopsticks when eating together outside;
If there is an infected person in the family, it is necessary to divide meals, disinfect the dishes and chopsticks daily, clean the mouth well, and rinse or brush teeth after meals. If diagnosed, it is recommended to deal with it as soon as possible! The quadruple therapy currently recommended clinically can generally achieve an ideal therapeutic effect.
Antimony trioxide is an inorganic compound widely used as a flame retardant in plastics, textiles and other chemical products. It has a certain carcinogenic effect. If exposed to it for a long time, it may cause malignant tumors such as skin cancer, lung cancer, and liver cancer. Therefore, workers involved in processing need to take strict protective measures, including:
In addition to production workers, we are often exposed to flame retardants in our daily life, such as household items. In order to prevent fires, many furniture will add flame retardant ingredients during the manufacturing process, so be sure to understand clearly before buying.
Regarding the purchase of household products, I have a few suggestions:
Tap water requires a large amount of chlorine-based disinfectants in the production process, which may react with compounds in the water to form haloacetic acid, which has side effects such as teratogenic and carcinogenic.
Does the tap water at home still contain haloacetic acid?
Jin Qiang, an environmental health physician at the Shanghai Center for Disease Control and Prevention, once said that most of these substances are volatile organic compounds . Chinese people are used to boiling water before drinking. In the process of boiling water, these substances can basically be volatilized and will not pose a threat to health.
Moreover, relevant domestic standards strictly limit the content of haloacetic acid in tap water, so you don't have to worry too much.
We should pay more attention to the following carcinogens, which may have been lurking around you for decades.
Home fire doors, asbestos tiles, suspended ceilings, gypsum board interlayers, some electric heating pans, heating pads, and heat-insulating gloves are all used. The hazard comes from its fibers. These tiny fibers can float in the air for a long time after being released. , may induce laryngeal cancer, rectal cancer, colon cancer, gastric cancer and lung cancer after being inhaled into the human body.
Although the living conditions are better, coal stoves are still used in most rural areas. The dust produced by coal combustion and benzopyrene are both carcinogens, which can induce breast cancer, bladder cancer, digestive tract cancer and other cancers.
Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer after smoking.
The 1982 report of the United Nations Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation pointed out that building materials are the main source of indoor radon, especially natural concrete, marble, granite and other building materials in basements that do not meet national standards.
These particulate matter in air pollution may not only induce lung cancer, but also be related to urethral cancer and bladder cancer. In autumn and winter when the smog is the worst, it is best for everyone to pay attention to the weather forecast and take personal protection.
Motor vehicles, trains, ships, generators and other channels can be exposed to diesel engine exhaust. These gases and soot contain polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, and frequent exposure can lead to an increased risk of lung cancer and bladder cancer.
Although carcinogens are ubiquitous, there is no need to be too nervous, because one-time exposure to these substances does not cause cancer. Most of them require long-term exposure to increase the risk of cancer . If they are found, they can be prevented by reducing exposure.
Of course, in order to better prevent cancer, it is equally important to maintain the normal functioning of our own immune system. To this end, we can:
Insist on exercising for 30 minutes every day: such as brisk walking, jogging, cycling and ball games;
Maintain a healthy diet: do not smoke or drink alcohol, eat less pickled food, eat more vegetables and fruits, and ensure protein intake;
Form a good living habit: sleep 6-8 hours a day, and fall asleep before 12 o'clock every night;
References:
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[3] Tong Zhongchen, Yuan Jian, Yuan Hongying, et al. Research progress of trihalomethanes and haloacetic acid by-products of chlorination disinfection in drinking water treatment [J]. Water Purification Technology, 2012, 31(2): 6.