5 Precautionary Measures to Safeguard Against Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer death for women globally, with the World Health Organisation estimating 670,000 women died from breast cancer in 2022. Nutritionist Suman Agarwal, certified from Oxford University, has shared five precautionary measures to safeguard against breast cancer, which can be implemented immediately. These measures include daily movement, increasing protein intake, avoiding junk food and sugar, managing stress and sleep, and regular breast checks.
Key Takeaways:
- Nutritionist Suman Agarwal recommends daily movement as the most important step to safeguard against breast cancer, emphasizing the importance of getting enough oxygen through exercise.
- Increasing protein intake is crucial, as protein deficiency is a significant problem, and essential for antibody production and tissue repair.
- Avoiding junk food, desserts, ice cream, chocolates, aerated drinks, alcohol, and sweets is recommended, as they can increase the risk of cancer.
- Managing stress and sleep is vital, as chronic stress can disrupt hormonal balance and suppress the immune system.
- Regular monthly breast checks and yearly visits to a gynaecologist for screening can lead to early detection and potentially save lives.
Statistics:
- 670,000 women die from breast cancer worldwide every year, according to the World Health Organisation (2022).
- 1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime (Source: American Cancer Society).
- Protein deficiency affects 1.3 billion people worldwide, leading to malnutrition and weakened immune systems (Source: World Health Organisation).
- Early detection of cancer can increase survival rates by up to 90% (Source: World Health Organisation).
Sources:
- World Health Organisation (2022)
- Suman Agarwal's Instagram post (October 31)
- Hindustan Times
- American Cancer Society
- World Health Organisation