- Scientists find that up to four in 10 cancer cases worldwide may be preventable.
- In a recent study, researchers identified 30 preventable cancer causes, with tobacco, infections, and alcohol being among the biggest culprits.
- An oncologist explains what the findings mean for you.
Cancer remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide, and rates of the disease are continuing to increase in people under 50, which may leave you wondering what you can do to reduce your risk. It turns out that making a few lifestyle tweaks could be a large part of the answer. New research suggests that up to four in 10 cancer cases worldwide may be prevented by adjusting eight specific lifestyle factors.
Meet the expert: Amar Rewari, M.D., chief of radiation oncology for Luminis Health and host of the Value Health Voices Podcast
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