How do we “work” on neoplastic diseases? We can do much more to protect ourselves from them!

1. Only 5-10 percent. cancer cases are diseases resulting from genetic burden
2. This means that, instead of being passively afraid of cancer, we all can do a lot to reduce our risk of developing the disease. What? It is worth getting to know the European Code against Cancer. These are 12 simple rules about what you need to do to stay healthy
3. The most common risk factor for cancer is related to smoking, it is estimated that up to 30% is related to it. all cancers – says prof. Didkowska
4. One of the most important protection factors is regular testing. Only 19 percent. Polish women performed breast ultrasound in the last year, say the results of the Polish National Health Test 2021
5. More information can be found on the Onet homepage.

Poles are afraid of cancer, but they do not take advantage of all opportunities to protect themselves against it – according to the summary of the National Health Test of Poles 2021. This year’s version of the test was attended by approx. 400 thousand people. Poles, which makes it the largest research on health issues on the Polish Internet.

1. National Health Test of Poles 2021 – download the report

Screening tests – help to reduce the risk of cancer

The results of the Polish National Health Test 2021 show that only 19 percent Polish women performed breast ultrasound in the last year, and as much as 40 percent. has never done this research in his life. However, the problem is not only related to the difficult access to specialists, because Only 28% of the breasts perform regular breast self-examination. Polish womenand 25 percent. it doesn’t do that at all.

In the group of men it is not better – as much as 63 percent gentlemen have never examined the testicles at the doctor41 percent it has never done a self-test either. Similarly, the data on prostate research are worrying.

39 percent Poles never use sunscreen, 22 percent it only does this when it is in contact with strong sunlight. Meanwhile, there are more and more cases of skin cancer.

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– Poles know that they should study themselves, although they do not always put this knowledge into practice. We need more education on this topic. Young women – like all young people – think that they are beautiful, healthy, immortal. That they will never get sick – explains prof. Didkowska.

If you want to avoid cancer, do not neglect regular diagnostic tests. This is the best prevention. Find study packages for men and women here.

How can I avoid cancer? 12 important rules

What can we do to lower the risk of developing cancer? – The European Union has proposed the European Code against Cancer. These are 12 simple rules that tell you what to do to stay healthy – explains Prof. Didkowska.

1. European Code against Cancer. Learn 12 important tips

— The most common risk factor for cancer is smoking, and it is estimated that up to 30% is related to it. all cancers – said in «Guest of MedTvoiLokony» prof. Didkowska. – It is not only lung cancer, but also bladder cancer, cancer of the mouth and throat, cancer of the cervix, and all cancers in the gastrointestinal tract. Looking at Poland – we could prevent 30. cancer if we did not smoke as a society – she added.

The second important risk factor is obesity, which affects our society more and more. Obesity increases the risk of breast cancer, esophageal cancer and many other cancers, it works on different levels.

Prof. Didkowska also mentioned the importance of physical activity. – Breast cancer, colorectal cancer, prostate cancer – these are the three most common cancers in Poland, and their activity lowers their risk. Physical activity – adapted to your abilities – protects not only against these cancers, but also against the majority of civilization diseases in Poland.

We have evidence that adequate nutrition can reduce the risk of cancer – said Prof. Didkowska. We have scientific evidence that the consumption of fruit and vegetables has a protective effect against the majority of cancer diseases in Poland, although it is worth noting that supplementation does not have such an effect, i.e. vitamin tablets in this way will not reduce the risk of disease.

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