A new report from the World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) and American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) compiled by a panel of 23 experts stated that about 1/3 of common cancers in the United States are preventable through proper diet not eating the wrong foods, exercise and weight control. Preventing cancer by simple lifestyle changes in other words.This 33% of preventable cancers would go up if one included not smoking. The report stressed that with simple lifestyle changes one can lower the risk of developing cancers such as breast, prostate, bowel, lung, pancreatic and kidney cancer.

% of Cancers in the United States that are Preventable Through Proper Nutrition, Exercise and Weight Control

Mouth, pharynx & larynx 63
Oesophagus 69
Lung 36
Stomach 47
Pancreas 39
Gallbladder 21
Bowel 45
Liver 15
Breast 38
Endometrium (womb) 70
Prostate 11
Kidney 24

Professor Mike Richards, National Clinical Director for Cancer, said: “The evidence linking diet, physical activity, obesity and cancer has become stronger over the last decade and this report can play a part in people adopting healthier lifestyles.

“After not smoking, it is clear that diet, physical activity and weight are the most important things people can do to reduce their cancer risk.”

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