Hello Duo Mutual Health for you:
1. Stay away from 11 types of pathogens
Currently, ***11 types of pathogens have been recognized as carcinogenic by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), including:
1 type of bacteria: Helicobacter pylori;
7 types of viruses: Hepatitis B virus, Hepatitis C virus, human papillomavirus (HPV) ), EBV, Human Immunodeficiency Virus, etc.
3 kinds of parasites: Thai liver fluke, Chinese testicular fluke (liver fluke), and Schistosoma aegypti.
For common infections in general life, we suggest:
① Cervical cancer - HPV human papillomavirus pathway: sexual transmission route, close contact, indirect contact (clothing, household goods, utensils of infected persons, etc.), medical infection, mother-to-child transmission. Prevention: HPV vaccination, attention to personal hygiene, attention to sexual hygiene. Women who have had sexual intercourse should preferably be screened annually. Reminder: HPV infection early no obvious symptoms, causing cervical lesions, may appear sexual contact bleeding, leukorrhea increased odor, prolonged menstrual period increased menstrual flow, and so on, to seek medical attention in a timely manner.
② Stomach cancer - Helicobacter pylori pathway: oral saliva, feces through the hands, food contact mouth prevention: wash your hands before meals, try not to feed the food, especially do not mouth-to-mouth feeding of young children. You can share meals or communal chopsticks, and tableware is often sterilized. Reminder: If patients with symptoms such as bad breath, acidity, stomach pain, etc., should do gastroscopy and HP infection screening.
③ Liver cancer - hepatitis B and C virus, liver fluke pathway: blood transmission, mother-to-child transmission, sexual transmission, eating raw freshwater fish and shrimp, etc. Prevention: hepatitis B and C vaccination; go to a regular health care institution when donating blood or transfusion; do a good job of marriage and pregnancy checkups; eat less raw freshwater fish and shrimp. Reminder: chronic hepatitis B and C patients may experience weakness, loss of appetite, indigestion and other symptoms, do not take it lightly.
④ Nasopharyngeal cancer - EB virus pathway: saliva transmission Prevention: EB vaccination, pay attention to avoid mouth-to-mouth transmission and sneeze droplet transmission.
2. Sun protection to reduce the risk of skin cancer
Sun protection is ignored by many people! However, solar UV radiation can cause skin melanoma, squamous cell carcinoma and basal cell carcinoma. Meta-analysis, for example, showed that 10 exposures to tanning devices can lead to a 34% increased risk of skin melanoma.
Sun exposure is a great way to get vitamin D, but we refuse to be exposed to the sun!
Suggestions:
① Avoid direct midday sunlight;
② Use sunscreen appropriately;
③ Wear wide-brimmed sun hats and sunglasses;
④ Wear sun-protective clothing;
3. Reducing Unnecessary Medical Radiation
The IARC believes that all ionizing radiation is carcinogenic. Data show that 48% of ionizing radiation comes from medical devices (e.g. CT), including exposure during diagnosis and treatment. Medical ionizing radiation has been associated with a number of cancers, with CT posing the greatest risk. A 40-year-old man and woman undergoing a single CT coronary angiogram had a lifetime cancer risk of approximately 1/600 and 1/270, respectively, but the risk for head CT was much smaller (1/11080 and 1/8100, respectively).
4. Reduce indoor construction material radiation Radon pollution, formaldehyde pollution, benzene pollution, etc. will have an impact on health. Among them, radon pollution has been recognized by the World Health Organization as the second largest lung cancer substance after tobacco. According to the estimation of the National Research Council of the United States, 3%-4% of lung cancer deaths in the United States can be prevented by reducing indoor radon exposure. ① Radon: a radioactive gas, widely found in nature. Building materials are the most important source of indoor radon, such as slag bricks and natural stone used for decoration, as well as ceramic products such as ceramic tiles and sanitary ware. ② Formaldehyde: mainly from the artificial boards used for decoration and furniture, such as laminated flooring, large-core boards, density boards, as well as white latex and fabric products used for decoration. ③ Benzene: mainly from solvent-based wood paint, paint, solvent-based adhesives and cleaning agents. Suggestions: renovation of the new home before moving in, it is recommended to ask a professional testing organization to conduct an indoor environmental testing, according to the test results to decide whether to move in, if the pollution is not very serious, it is best to ventilate the home for about 6 months before moving in. More ventilation at home can reduce the concentration of indoor radon and formaldehyde. The World Health Organization suggests that the indoor radon concentration should be <2.7pCi/L, while the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency suggests that the indoor radon concentration ≥4.0 pCi/L exceeds the standard.
5. Smoking cessation is the top priority for cancer prevention!
Tobacco control is a "top priority" for cancer prevention! Since 1991, the cancer mortality rate in the United States has decreased by 26%, more than half of which is attributed to the decline in smoking rates. Suggestions: ① Smoking cessation is beneficial for people of all ages. ② Smoking shortens life expectancy by more than ten years. ③ If you quit smoking before the age of 40, you can regain 9 years of life.
6. Limit alcohol, any drinking is harmful
In 1987, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classified alcohol as a carcinogen for the first time. Excessive alcohol consumption can cause adverse effects on many aspects of the body and has been linked to at least seven types of cancer (Addiction, a British science monthly).
1, oropharyngeal cancer
2, laryngeal cancer
3, esophageal cancer
4, liver cancer
5, colon cancer
6, rectal cancer
7, breast cancer
The American Cancer Society suggests that the amount of alcohol consumed per day should be no more than one serving for women and two for men. And the Dietary Guidelines for Chinese Residents 2018 suggests that men should drink no more than 25 grams of alcohol a day, and women should drink no more than 15 grams, or else they are drinking too much.
What's the concept of 25 grams of alcohol? As a rough conversion, remember: white wine: no more than one tael at a time beer: no more than one bottle at a time red wine: limit to about one red wine glass at a time Evidence suggests that even small amounts of alcohol can increase the risk of certain cancers, including breast cancer. Therefore, alcohol consumption is not recommended for cancer prevention.
7. Controlling obesity
Over the past few decades, there has been an almost global increase in obesity. The total number of obese adults has even increased by a factor of six. ▼ Obesity has been linked to at least 13 cancers: A 2016 report by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) Working Group on Physical Obesity concluded that there is sufficient evidence to show a causal link between obesity and the following 13 cancers: breast (postmenopausal), colorectal, endometrial, esophageal adenocarcinoma, gallbladder, kidney, liver, meningioma, multiple myeloma, ovarian, pancreatic , gastric cardia cancer and thyroid cancer.
And experts at the World Cancer Research Fund and the American Institute for Cancer Research (WCRF/AICR) have in recent years listed advanced prostate cancer and cancers of the mouth and throat as cancers for which there may be evidence in favor of an obesity link.
Detailed: the relationship between various cancers and obesity
Obesity is largely the result of an energy imbalance caused by excessive energy intake.
Three high diets: unhealthy diets are most closely related to obesity, including sugary drinks, fast food, and Western-style diets (high in sugar, meat, and fat). A diet high in dietary fiber and the Mediterranean diet, on the other hand, can reduce obesity.
Non-exercise: Behaviors such as being sedentary and enjoying watching TV, computers and cell phones can also lead to obesity, while aerobic exercise such as walking can prevent obesity.
Suggestion: In standard weight, male waist circumference should be controlled within 90 centimeters; female waist circumference should not exceed 85 centimeters.
8. Diet: more fruits and vegetables, less red meat
A catty of vegetable radius fruits every day, can you reach? Life is better, we sometimes eat more meat than vegetables. However, the report points out that: ① red meat eat too much, increase the risk of colorectal cancer Processed meat (eg, hot dogs, bacon, sausage, deli meat) is classified as carcinogenic, mainly resulting in increased risk of colorectal cancer. Unprocessed red meats (e.g., pork, beef, lamb) are classified as probable carcinogens, and there is limited evidence linking them to colorectal cancer. For every 100 g of red meat or 50 g of processed meat consumed per day, the risk of colorectal cancer increases by 17% and 18%, respectively. Meat should be eaten, but it is recommended to limit the intake of meat and processed meat. ② Increase intake of fruits, vegetables and grains as appropriate Vegetables and fruits contain a large amount of cancer-preventing substances, including vitamins, phytochemicals and dietary fiber. The guidelines recommend:
Eat at least five servings of vegetables and fruits a day. And our dietary guidelines recommend one pound of vegetables and half a pound of fruit per day. Prioritize whole grains over refined grains. Normally, you can replace one-third of the refined rice and white flour with whole grain roughage, such as oats, millet, black beans and so on.
9. 150 minutes of aerobic exercise per week
2.9% of cancers in the U.S. are linked to physical inactivity, and physical inactivity has a much greater impact on women (4.4%) than men (1.5%). Insufficient exercise had the greatest impact on uterine cancer at 26.7 percent, followed by colorectal cancer at 6.3 percent.
And exercise reduced the risk of colon, breast (both pre- and postmenopausal breast), endometrial, kidney, bladder, stomach, and esophageal adenocarcinomas.
To prevent cancer, the U.S. Exercise Guidelines recommend:
Adults should get at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise (such as brisk walking);
or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity exercise (such as jogging);
or an equal amount of a combination of the two each week.
10. Smart Stem Cells, the Guarantor of Human Health
If we look at cells anthropomorphically, there is a kind of cell that is very smart, and it is always in the right place at the right time, playing a magical role in making up for the loss of certain tissues and organs, regulating the organs and tissues to maintain their normal functioning, and completing the work of guaranteeing the body's normal functioning. Their cleverness lies in the fact that once certain places are out of order, it will play its role; once certain tissues and organs are damaged, it will go over and differentiate into the cells of these tissues and organs, repairing and restoring these tissues and organs to their normal functions. This kind of magical cells, we call it --- stem cells. Stem cells will be induced by certain cytokines to come to the tissues and organs that need to be repaired and regulated, and differentiate into the cells of these tissues and organs, replacing the reduced or damaged cells, repairing the tissues and organs, and maintaining the normal operation of the body. Supplementing stem cells into the body can not only slow down aging, but even partially reverse the diseases and symptoms brought about by aging.