Given the aforementioned discoveries, the WHO believes within 26 years, 35 million additional cancer cases will materialize. These cases are similarly expected to have a higher concentration in poorer countries with limited healthcare resources.
What’s driving this predicted surge in cancer?
A combination of different factors often leads to individuals getting cancer.
At the top of the list are their ages and lifestyle choices. It’s no secret that people who smoke, use tobacco, consume excessive levels of alcohol, or regularly frequent hazardous environments can suffer from greater vulnerability than their more protected counterparts.
On the collective level, population growth is a fundamental factor. As the number of living people increases in the decades to come, there will be more available opportunities for cancer to develop.
People who hope to reduce their odds of getting cancer should abide by the following tips:
- Stay away from smoking and tobacco
- Consume a nutritious diet
- Get regular exercise
- Steer clear of tanning beds
- Restrict alcohol consumption
- Wear sunscreen when exposed to bright rays
- Avoid catching sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
