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How to Prevent Cancer
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Medical science
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70-80% of cancers are preventable 70-80% of cancers are preventable 1 in 4
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Stop Tobacco Use
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Lung Lip Mouth Tongue Throat Esophagus Lung Lip Mouth Tongue Throat Esophagus 90% of cancers of: Half of all bladder cancers
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1/3 of all cancer deaths
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Heart disease and stroke
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Emphysema
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Get help to stop smoking
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Eat a Proper Diet 33% of all cancers 33% of all cancers
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Additives Preservatives Flavor enhancers Pesticides Other chemicals Additives Preservatives Flavor enhancers Pesticides Other chemicals Only 2% Can food cause cancer?
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What kind of food promotes cancer?
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How do fiber and fat influence cancer? How do fiber and fat influence cancer?
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Bile acids
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Fiber Low fiber diets 72 hours to 7 days High fiber diets 24 to 36 hours Low fiber diets 72 hours to 7 days High fiber diets 24 to 36 hours
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Fiber Shortens exposure time Dilutes the concentration Shortens exposure time Dilutes the concentration
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Race or culture?
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High fiber Low fat High fiber Low fat
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Fat depresses the immune system
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Do Not Use Alcohol Liver Esophagus Pancreas Liver Esophagus Pancreas
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Alcohol related: 12% of all cancers 50% of auto accidents Family damage 12% of all cancers 50% of auto accidents Family damage
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Avoid Undue Sun Exposure
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Basal cell Squamous cell
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Melanoma
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Get Regular Physical Activity 4 hours per week reduces risk by 1/3 4 hours per week reduces risk by 1/3
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Achieve a Healthy Weight
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Cancer Society Diet Recommendations
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Choose more plant foods 50% less cancer 50% less cancer
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“Many scientific studies show that eating fruits and vegetables protect against cancers.”
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Limit high fat foods
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“High fat diets have been associated with an increase in the risk of cancer.” “High fat diets have been associated with an increase in the risk of cancer.”
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“Consumption of meat, especially red meat, has been associated with increased cancer risk.”
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Fast food
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Participate in screening examination Participate in screening examination
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No smoking No alcohol High fiber diet Normal weight No smoking No alcohol High fiber diet Normal weight 80% Only 1 in 20
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“And God himself shall be with them... And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.” Revelation 21:3,4
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