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How to not get cancer according to the experts

Dina RickmanOct 15, 2014 Cancer experts at the World Health Organisation (WHO) have published a 12-point code aimed at preventing cancer. Dr Joachim Schuez, who led the research, explained "these are all recommendations where you can change your behaviour as an individual". These are their guidelines:

1 Do not smoke Do not use any form of tobacco

2 Make your home smoke-free Support smoke-free policies in your workplace

3 Take action to be a healthy body weight

4 Be physically active in everyday life Limit the time you spend sitting

5 Have a healthy diet

Eat plenty of whole grains, pulses, vegetables and fruits. Limit high-calorie foods (foods high in sugar or fat) and avoid sugary drinks. Avoid processed meat; limit red meat and foods high in salt.

6 If you drink alcohol of any type limit your intake Not drinking alcohol is better for cancer prevention

7 Avoid too much sun especially for children Use sun protection Do not use sunbeds

8 In the workplace protect yourself against cancer-causing substances by following health and safety instructions

9 Find out if you are exposed to radiation from naturally high radon levels in your home Take action to reduce high radon levels

10 Breastfeeding reduces the mother s cancer risk

If you can, breastfeed your baby. Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) increases the risk of certain cancers. Limit use HRT.

11 Ensure your children take part in vaccination programmes for

Hepatitis B (for newborns)Human papillomavirus (HPV) (for girls).

12 Take part in organized cancer screening programmes for

Bowel cancer (men and women)Breast cancer (women)Cervical cancer (women) More: 12 ways to reduce your cancer risk More: How much we spend on cancers against how deadly they areKeep reading...Show less

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