- The right diet – more of plant products (fruits, vegetables, whole grains), fish and white meat (e.g. poultry); less of junk and fatty food
- The right weight (for cancer prevention, a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 21 to 23 kg/m² is ideal)
- Non-Smoking
- No excess alcohol
- Exercise-Rest balance
- Regular screening
- Full immunization/vaccination
- Sexual discipline
- Healthy environment – contaminated air/food/water causes cancer
- Avoid excessive sunlight especially for fair – skinned people and albinos
Updates
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