More than 70% of cancers are linked to lifestyle habits, making them largely preventable. Small, consistent lifestyle changes can significantly reduce cancer risk.

Key Prevention Habits

1. Quit smoking & tobacco completely
   Tobacco is responsible for 30% of all cancers, including oral, lung, throat, bladder & pancreatic cancer.

2. Limit alcohol

3. Follow a plant-based diet

   • Add green leafy vegetables, berries, nuts, turmeric, broccoli & garlic.

4. Daily Physical Activity

   • 30 minutes of brisk walking reduces cancer risk by up to 40%.

5. Maintain Healthy Weight

6. Adequate Sleep & Stress Control

7. Annual Health Checkups

Myth vs Fact

Conclusion

Prevention is always better than cure — and when it comes to cancer, prevention saves lives.

For personalized cancer risk assessment & prevention counseling, visit Arka Hospital, Guntur.