WHAT CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF CANCER?
Do you know which factors increase your risk of cancer? With a new scare story in the newspapers almost every day, it can be difficult to get the real truth.
Obesity & weight
Being overweight or obese increases the risk of at least 13 types of cancer
Being inactive
Not being physically active enough increases your risk of developing cancer
Poor diet
Your diet can have a positive or negative effect on your cancer risk
Red and processed meat
Eating too much red meat and any processed meat increases cancer risk
Alcohol
Drinking alcohol increases the risk of at least 6 cancers, including bowel and breast
Sun and UV
Sunbeds, sunbathing and too much exposure to sunlight can cause cancer
HRT and the Pill
HRT and hormonal contraception have been linked with certain cancers
Inherited genes and family history
Only about five to 10 per cent of all cancers result from specific inherited genes
Radiation and pollution
Info on mobile phones, X-rays, microwaves and many other types of radiation
Ultra-processed food
Cakes, biscuits, burgers, sweets – they’re everywhere, but how do they affect your risk of cancer?
