What are the Odds? Your risk of getting cancer
It is not always easy to avoid some of the risks to
your health. But there are some very high risks that
you can partly or totally avoid.
Tobacco smoking is a good example:
- The risk to your health is much greater if you
smoke yourself, which you can completely
avoid. The fact is 30% of all cancers are
caused by smoking.
- There is also a real risk from breathing in
other people’s smoke, known as second-hand
smoke. But you can often avoid second-hand
smoking.
There are many ways that you can avoid risks to your
health, either partly or totally. To reduce your risk
of cancer The Big 5 are the most important points
to remember:
The Big 5
- Don’t smoke
- Eat a healthy diet
- Be physically active
- Be a healthy weight
- Take care in the sun
You can reduce your risk further by:
- Having regular checkups with your GP
- Being aware of early signs of cancer
Further Information on Reducing Your Risk
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