These simple habits can help prevent cancer

According to the National Health Profile, there has been a phenomenal increase in cancer cases in the country in the past few years.

Oral, cervical and breast cancer have the highest number of cancer cases in the country. Although cancer cases are increasing across the world, there is awareness among people about cancer in rich countries but there is lack of awareness about cancer in the country.

Actually, cancer takes a lot of time to spread throughout the body. If we look at it from this perspective, this is an opportunity for us to regain control but this is not possible. To prevent cancer, it is important that you bring a slight change in your habits or normal behaviour. For this, the tips given here will be very useful.

How to avoid cancer:

1. Stop using tobacco - According to experts, the most important way to prevent cancer is to stay away from the causes of cancer. As tobacco is one of the most responsible factors for cancer. Therefore, stop consuming tobacco in any form.

2. Healthy diet – Stay away from processed meat, alcohol, junk food, fast food as they can be the cause of cancer.

3. Control your weight – Obesity is the cause of many diseases. Cancer can also be one of these. Therefore, control your weight at all costs. For this, stay away from unhealthy food and exercise daily.

4. Avoid Sunlight – Ultraviolet rays emanating from sunlight can be responsible for cancer. Therefore protect yourself from strong sunlight. For this, cover your face completely while going in Sunlight.

5. Get vaccinated- There are some diseases which can cause cancer. Among these, Hepatitis B and Human Papillomavirus (HPV) are prominent. Vaccines for both these diseases are available in the market. Therefore, vaccination against these diseases reduces the risk of cancer.

6. Avoid risky sexual behavior – Do everything possible to avoid unsafe sex. Relationship with many people can cause sexually transmitted diseases which can increase the risk of cancer. HPV virus can also cause cancer in both men and women. Therefore have safe sex.

7. Regular medical check-up – In case of any change in the body, contact the doctor immediately. Especially if there is any change in the color of the skin or if there is even the slightest change in the anus, breasts and cervix, run to the doctor.