obese, and the reasons behind the rising incidence would appear to go beyond a single factor.
Much more research is needed to understand what’s driving the rise in various early-onset cancers, according to both doctors.
What can you do to prevent cancer?
Fortunately, there are some immediate changes you can make to prevent cancer.
For starters, take a close look at the foods you are putting into your body. How healthy are they?
You should be eating a healthy diet full of nutrient-rich whole foods (which may promote a diverse gut microbiome, among many other benefits).
Next, take a look at how active you are. Are you exercising on regularly?
Lastly, take a long at any other additional unhealthy habits you can cut out of your life. This includes smoking limiting alcohol use and taking antibiotics only when necessary.
Ogino says healthy lifestyle habits should be cultivated early in life. So if you have children, it will be important to practice these healthy lifestyle changes with them as well.
“I think the most important message is: Your kids’ cancer risk in the future depends on what you do now,” Ogino notes.
He adds, though, that in a world of easily accessed junk food and sedentary screen time, parents need help. It’s up to society, Ogino says, to prioritize healthy eating, regular exercise, healthy sleep patterns and more.