World Cancer Day is celebrated every year on 4 February. Its objective is to make people aware about the causes, prevention and timely treatment of cancer. In recent years, cancer cases are increasing all over the world including India. Bad diet and unhealthy lifestyle are the main reasons for this. Experts say that some daily habits also gradually increase the risk of cancer. Oncologist Dr. Rohit Kapoor of Max Hospital has told which daily habits increase the risk of cancer.
Junk food and processed food
If you eat junk food every few days, it can be dangerous. The trans fats present in them cause inflammation and hormonal imbalance in the body, which increases the risk of intestinal and stomach cancer.
lack of exercise
Doctors advise that exercise is very important. But if you do not exercise even three-four days a week, then it is not good for your health. Lack of exercise and obesity are silent triggers for cancer. Due to lack of physical activity the body’s metabolism slows down.
binge drinking
Doctors say that whether you drink a little or a lot of alcohol, it has a bad effect on your health. This increases the risk of liver cancer. If you drink alcohol, try to quit it.
lack of sleep
Lack of sleep is also considered a risk factor for cancer. Lack of sleep affects the body’s cell repair process, which affects the immune system. Weak immune system increases the risk of cancer.
How to prevent cancer
To avoid cancer, make small changes in your lifestyle:
Get enough sleep, at least 7 hours.
Don’t eat fast food more than once or twice a month.
Do exercise daily.