MOST OF US KNOW someone affected by cancer. In the UK, a person is diagnosed every two minutes. Incidence rates have risen by nearly 30% since the 1970s, increasing in women by 37% and in men by 17%. This can be partly explained by more robust screening programmes. But it’s also down to our lifestyles: the way we eat and whether we drink, smoke or exercise (and how often). According to Cancer Research UK, 42% of cancer cases are preventable through lifestyle changes. Current statistics show 9% of diagnoses can be linked to an unhealthy diet alone. Alarming? Yes, but it does mean there are steps you can take to reduce your risk – starting right now.
HOW TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE
1WATCH YOUR WEIGHT AND WAIST
BEING OVERWEIGHT or obese accounts for 5% of cancer cases and increases the risk of 11 cancers including kidney, breast and bowel, so it’s important to keep an eye on the scales. You can assess your BMI and ensure it’s within the healthy range of 18.5 to 24.9 by using the BMI calculator at nhs.uk.
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In this month’s Healthy Food Guide our experts look at the latest research in lowering your cancer risk. We investigate the science of why hunger makes us angry, and share our best-ever healthy gluten-free baking tips for sweet treats that won’t disappoint. Plus, makeover chocolate muffins, Anjum Anand’s lighter India supper and simple meals with artichokes. Available to download now.