Being overweight or obese increases the risk of 11 types of cancer

Drinking alcohol increases the risk of six cancers, including bowel and breast

Your diet can have a positive or negative effect on your cancer risk

Eating too much red meat and any processed meat increases cancer risk

Not being physically active enough increases your risk of developing cancer

Salt-preserved foods have been linked to an increased risk of stomach cancer

Smoking tobacco is the biggest cause of cancer around the world

Sunbeds, sunbathing and too much exposure to sunlight can cause cancer

Almost a fifth of cancers around the world are caused by infections

HRT and hormonal contraception have been linked with certain cancers

Only about 5 to 10 per cent of all cancers result from specific inherited genes

Info on mobile phones, X-rays, microwaves and many other types of radiation

Can coffee or breast implants cause cancer? We answer common questions