12 useful tips to prevent cancer according to the WHO
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1 in 5 deaths in our country is from cancer. Argentina ranks seventh in the region in the incidence of oncological diseases, but third in mortality.
Cancer diagnosis is still negatively charged for people. It is perceived as a moment of no return and no possibility of survival, but it is a false idea that leads to isolation and stigmatization of people.
To articulate solutions to the problem of cancer, the National Academy of Medicine -through the Institute of Epidemiological Research- launches a multiculturalism initiative that seeks to put this issue on the table and work together: politicians, researchers, health professionals and organizations civil society, to redefine the approach to cancer in our country.
Global numbers show that 1 in 5 men and 1 in 6 women will suffer from cancer at some point in their lives.
Global numbers show that 1 in 5 men and 1 in 6 women will suffer from cancer at some point in their lives.
Oncologist Alejandro Turek (MN 65.164) argued that "the different areas of oncology have shown in the last decade's enormous advances in technical, academic, and scientific knowledge and practice" but that, nevertheless, "the development of skills for the best relationship and communication with the patient and his family they can be less hierarchical in the analysis of professional performance. "
In Argentina, the problem of cancer should be taken as a State policy. There are strong efforts, such as the creation of the National Cancer Institute in 2009, but there is still much to do. From the National Academy of Medicine insist that optimal results can only be achieved if the actions of all the actors involved in their approach are aligned, it is possible to:
- Identify the violated rights.
- Implement effective awareness campaigns.
- Improve diagnosis times.
- Flavor access to the best available treatment.
- Set and monitor quality standards for patient care.
- Establish platforms to advise and give emotional support to patients and families.
The twelve WHO councils
"At least a third of all cancer cases can be prevented. Prevention is the most effective long-term strategy for cancer control," says the World Health Organisation (WHO) .
-Do not smoke. Do not consume any type of tobacco.
Smoking is the avoidable risk factor that alone causes more deaths from cancer worldwide, as it causes approximately 22% of annual deaths from cancer. In 2004, 1.6 million of the 7.4 million deaths from cancer were attributed to smoking.
-Keep your home and workplace smoke-free.
-Control your weight.
Diets rich in fruits and vegetables can have a protective effect against many types of cancer.
-Live a physically active life and limit the time you spend sitting.
Regular physical activity and maintaining healthy body weight, along with a healthy diet, will greatly reduce the risk of getting cancer.
- Eat a healthy diet rich in cereals, legumes, vegetables and fruits.
Cut back on foods high in calories, sugar, and fat, as well as sugary drinks.
- Avoid eating processed meat and limit the consumption of red meat and foods rich in salt. Cut back on alcohol if you drink it.
Excessive consumption of canned and red meat may be associated with an increased risk of developing colorectal cancer.
- The WHO recommends abstaining from drinking any type of alcoholic beverage.
Alcohol consumption is a risk factor for many cancers, such as cancer of the mouth, pharynx, larynx, esophagus, liver, colon and rectum, and breast.
- For women: Breastfeeding reduces the risk of breast cancer. Hormone replacement therapy increases the risk of some types of cancer.
- Be careful in the sun, especially for children. Use sun protection and do not use solar cabins. Protect yourself against carcinogens at work.
Ultraviolet radiation, and in particular solar radiation, are carcinogenic to humans and cause all the main types of skin cancer, such as basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma
- Control the level of radon radiation in your home.
- Vaccinate your children against hepatitis B and against the human papillomavirus (for girls).
- Get screened for colon cancer (men and women), breast cancer (women), and cervical cancer (women).
"The cancer doctor must learn to manage his emotions, not to fall into exhaustion and anger. We are the ones who give the bad news. But we do not lose the passion and the vocation to give service to those who need it. laudable mission and a choice for life, "he concluded.