Cancer in America

PublicHealth.org has published a summary report of the current state of cancer in America. Their website has many resources for information about and assistance with cancer. 

 

Cancer Rates:

2008: 12.7 million new cases

2012: 14.1 million

2025: 19.3 million expected

43% of cancers occur more often in developed nations than in developing. Why? Modern lifestyle choices.

5 Changes to Make to Reduce Cancer Risk:

• Stop smoking
• 1 in 5 cancer deaths can be attributed to cigarette smoking?

• Maintain a healthy weight
• Try to get at least 2.5 hours of exercise per week

• Use sunscreen and skip the tanning bed
• 86% of melanomas can be attributed to UV rays

• Drink less alcohol
• Alcohol can attribute to about 4% of cancer deaths

• Don't eat red meat
• People who eat 4oz or more of red meat per day have a 40% higher risk of cancer than those who eat less than 1oz per day

 



Please visit PublicHealth.org/public-awareness/cancer/ for more information and be sure to watch the video.