One third of all cancers are caused by 4 common lifestyle factors — tobacco, diet, alcohol, and obesity.More than enough reason to quit paying for the fat (and others) who choose to give themselves illnesses.
This finding comes from a detailed review of lifestyle and environmental factors. Researchers calculated the fraction of cancers that can be attributed to each of these factors. The huge study was published as a supplement to the December issue of the British Journal of Cancer.
"This is the most comprehensive review of cancer and lifestyle undertaken to date," said lead author Max Parkin, MD, professor of epidemiology at Queen Mary University, London, United Kingdom. He was speaking at a press conference held by Cancer Research UK, which sponsored the review.
Monday, December 12, 2011
One Third of Cancers Caused by Lifestyle Factors
Illnesses of choice.
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