World Cancer Day:
Reduce Your Risk

The Union for International Cancer Control’s World Cancer Day is held on February 4^th every year. Established in 2000, World Cancer Day has helped raise money and awareness for over 25 years.

1 in 2 people in the UK will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime.

Encouragingly 30-50% of all cancer cases are preventable.

At 4ways Healthcare, we want to raise awareness of the measures you can take to lower your risk of developing cancer. Many factors can affect your chances of getting cancer, but evidence indicates that reducing your alcohol intake, exercising regularly, and quitting smoking may help to prevent a variety of diseases.

Alcohol consumption is associated with 740,000 new cancer cases each year. Drinking less alcohol could significantly reduce your risk of breast cancer, the most common cancer for women in the UK. Need support? Go to drinkaware.co.uk for free advice.

Bad diet habits have a significant impact on cancer risks. Eating processed meat and saturated fats can lead to the development of colon and prostate cancers. Consider swapping out red meats like beef for healthier options like white meat or meat substitutes.

Tobacco is the single greatest avoidable risk factor for cancer mortality. Smoking kills more than eight million people each year from cancer and other diseases. Contact your GP for help quitting or call the free Smokefree National Helpline on 0300 123 1044.

Regular physical activity can help to lower the risk of developing thirteen distinct types of cancer, as they are commonly associated with obesity. Exercise has also been known to improve the immune system and help to reduce inflammation.

Change your habits this World Cancer Day, you could save your life.