Lifestyle factors driving cancer cases and mortality in the USA

The report considered cigarette smoking and second-hand smoke; excess bodyweight; alcohol consumption; consumption of red and processed meats; low consumption of fruits, vegetables, dietary fibre, and dietary calcium; physical inactivity; exposure to ultraviolet radiation; and seven known carcinogenic infections as potentially modifiable risk factors. According to Islami, their findings point to the potential of using strategies to reduce cancer burden through prevention. “In addition to attempts to reduce exposure to cancer risk factors at the individual level, community-level interventions with the engagement of public, private, and community organisations at local, state, and national levels are required to substantially reduce exposure to risk factors of cancer”, Islami said.