	Cutting Your Cancer Risk August 2008

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Does reducing the number of cancer deaths around the world by a third sound like a lofty goal? Nine simple lifestyle changes could do just that and have a dramatic impact on cancer's death toll, according to a recent study. Here's what all of us can do to cut the risk.

Reducing cancer's death toll through prevention

Ever heard the saying "prevention is the best medicine"? While there are a number of factors that contribute to the risk of developing cancer and affect its prognosis, a study published in the medical journal The Lancet found that nine risk factors contributed to more than a third of cancer deaths around the world annually.

Take control of your cancer risk

Knowing which lifestyle factors have an impact on cancer risk worldwide is important, but how can you tell which factors actually affect your life?

Three strikes: smoking, drinking, and obesity

Smoking, drinking, and obesity: According to the Harvard study, these are the three biggest risk factors affecting people in high-income countries like Canada. Here are some strategies to help you fight the battle against cancer on these three fronts.

More things you can do to cut your cancer risk

Aside from your weight, smoking, and drinking, the Harvard study found other lifestyle factors that can increase your risk of developing cancer. Here are some other ones that are likely to affect your health here in North America:

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Reducing cancer's death toll through prevention

Take control of your cancer risk

Three strikes: smoking, drinking, and obesity

More things you can do to cut your cancer risk

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