Drinking, smoking significantly increase bowel cancer risk.Byline: ANIWashington, June 2 (ANI): A new study has found that alcohol consumption and cigarette smoking are key causes of bowel cancer. Lead researcher Rachel Huxley, an associate professor at The George Institute, says that people who consume the largest quantities of alcohol-more than 7 drinks per week-have 60 per cent greater risk of developing the cancer than non-drinkers. The researcher further said that smoking, obesity obesity, condition resulting from excessive storage of fat in the body. Obesity has been defined as a weight more than 20% above what is considered normal according to standard age, height, and weight tables, or by a complex formula known as the body mass index. and diabetes were also associated with a 20 per cent greater risk of developing bowel cancer-the same risk linked with consuming high intakes of red and processed meat. Telling about the most startling star·tle v. star·tled, star·tling, star·tles v.tr. 1. To cause to make a quick involuntary movement or start. 2. To alarm, frighten, or surprise suddenly. See Synonyms at frighten. finding of the study, Huxley said: "The strong, and largely, unknown association between high intakes of alcoholic beverages
Malignant tumour of the large intestine (colon) or rectum. Risk factors include age (after age 50), family history of colorectal cancer, chronic inflammatory bowel diseases, benign polyps, physical inactivity, and a diet high in fat. . Most people probably know that being overweight Overweight Refers to an investment position that is larger than the generally accepted benchmark. Notes: For example, if a company normally holds a portfolio whose weighting of cash is 10%, and then increases cash holdings to 15%, the portfolio would have an overweight and having poor dietary habits are risk factors for the disease, but most are probably unaware that other lifestyle risk factors such as alcohol consumption, cigarette smoking and diabetes are also important culprits." As regards positive findings of the study, the research team have observed that physical activity lowers an individual's risk of the disease. However, there was little evidence to indicate that high intakes of fruit and vegetables were protective against bowel cancer, said the researchers. "These findings strongly suggest that a large proportion of colorectal cancer cases could potentially be avoided by making relatively modest lifestyle adjustments such as drinking less, quitting smoking, eating healthily and being a little more active. Such changes would also have huge benefits in terms of reducing an individuals' risk of developing other major forms of illness including cardiovascular disease Cardiovascular disease Disease that affects the heart and blood vessels. Mentioned in: Lipoproteins Test cardiovascular disease ," said Huxley. For their study, the researchers reviewed over 100 published studies that had reported on the association between major and modifiable risk factors for colorectal cancer, including alcohol, smoking, diabetes, physical activity and various dietary components. (ANI) Copyright 2009 Asian News International The Asian News International (ANI) agency provides multimedia news to China and 50 bureaus in India. It covers virtually all of South Asia since its foundation and presently claims, on its official website, to be the leading South Asia-wide news agency. (ANI) - All Rights Reserved. Provided by Syndigate.info an Albawaba.com company |
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