Prevention+Highlights+(in+class)

=Prevention=

Highlights:

 * 50% to 75% of cancer deaths are caused by human behaviors such as, smoking, physical inactivity, poor dietary choices.
 * Smoking: 30%
 * Physical Inactivity and Poor dietary choices (Obesity): 25%-30%
 * 14% of cancer deaths in Men are caused by obesity
 * 20% of cancer deaths in Women are caused by obesity
 * To prevent cancer:
 * Do not smoke
 * Do maintain a healthy weight
 * Stay physically active, moderate fat diet
 * Avoid too much alcohol
 * Protect skin from sun.
 * Environmental Factors
 * Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S.
 * UV radiation is greatest during summer months
 * Seek shade especially during mid-day hours
 * Cover up with clothing to protect skin
 * Wear a hat, sunglasses, and lots of sunscreen.
 * Environmental tobacco smoke (second hand) causes lung cancer
 * Pesticide exposure

Source: The National Cancer Institute