1 in 3 cancers can be prevented
In Australia approximately 44,000 cancer cases each year are preventable.1
We all know about the dangers of smoking and sun exposure.
Evidence now shows that nearly as many cancer cases are caused by a combination of the following lifestyle choices as smoking:
- Drinking too much alcohol
- Being overweight
- A lack of physical activity
- Eating too much red and processed meat
- Not eating enough fruit and vegetables
Lifestyle choices that can affect your cancer risk
Select from the following lifestyle choices to find out how they affect your cancer risk.
Overweight and obesity
Red and processed meat
Alcohol
Fruit and vegetables
Physical activity
Smoking
UV exposure
1. Wilson et al. How many cancer cases and deaths are potentially preventable? Estimates for Australia in 2013. International Journal of Cancer. 2018;142(4):691-701