Five tricks to reduce the colorectal cancer risk

Take note of five instructions and minimize the risk of colorectal cancer

15/10/2014

With only a few tricks, the risk can be significantly reduced, to get colon cancer. Anyone who follows all five factors can reduce the risk of disease by up to 37 percent over a longer period of time. Even less use can bring clear health benefits. In addition to adequate exercise and a healthy diet, smoking cessation is very important. But read for yourself.

Colorectal cancer is one of the most common male and female cancers in the western industrial nations. Scientists have now investigated what lifestyle is needed to prevent colon cancer in its development. As the study showed, the risk can be greatly reduced if five simple tips are followed.

Data from ten European countries evaluated
As the author writes, she already knew that "having a healthy lifestyle - eating fruits, not poisoning with cigarettes, exercising - keeping the body healthy". But it is also important "not only to suspect what can protect against colon cancer, but to know this as accurately as possible". In an investigation, experts wanted to find out exactly. According to the report, researchers from the German Institute of Human Nutrition "evaluated the data of nearly 350,000 women and men from ten European countries, including diet, exercise, weight, smoking and drinking habits." The scientists observed people aged between 25 and 70 years on average for twelve years. Although there are many studies on the protective factors for this type of cancer, as the researchers write, but the interactions are little known.

Five things that everyone can control themselves
According to the scientists, five things that anyone can control in their own lives can reduce the risk of colon cancer. You should not smoke, do not drink too much alcohol and watch out for exercise. Furthermore, you should eat as much vegetables, fruits, whole grains, nuts, yogurt and fish, but preferably little red meat and sausage. As a fifth point, the researchers advise to control the weight. For women, the waist circumference should therefore not be more than 80 centimeters and not more than 94 centimeters for men.

Reduce colorectal cancer risk by up to 37 percent
Those with all five factors can reduce their colorectal cancer risk by as much as 37 percent, the researchers say. However, the individual risk is, among other things for genetic reasons or because of previous illnesses in each of different levels. As it turned out, the study participants also benefited, who did not keep to everything. Thus, those who paid attention to two of the five factors reduced their risk by 13 percent. One could start with one thing first, for example, to stop smoking or climb stairs more often. Or just give up the wine and the couch tonight.

Recognize bowel cancer in time
Since this type of cancer develops relatively slowly and it takes about five to ten years to develop a malignant tumor from a precursor, it can be life-saving to detect the colorectal cancer signs. Sometimes, some common, uncharacteristic symptoms, such as unclear weight loss, fatigue, or increased fatigue, may indicate a developing cancer. First signs of cancer, which are a typical warning sign of colorectal cancer, have a lot to do with bowel movements. So a doctor should be consulted if blood is in the stool, so-called pencil chair occurs or blood or mucus is lost during bowel movements. The chances of a cure for colorectal cancer are generally very good if the diagnosis is made on time. (Ad)