A new challenge has been issued by the Cancer Council to men, to start looking at their lifestyles and the cancer risks they may be running as a result.
Why men in particular? Well, according to an article in the Business Review, men are more fatalistic in their approach to health. Bascially they think when their number’s up, it’s up. So they don’t really make an effort to change.
But it’s not all bad news. Smoking rates have been rapidly declining which instills confidence that men can change when they choose to.
Maintaining the correct body weight is a key factor in reducing cancer risk
And change is what men need to do. Cancer Council research shows that 1 in 3 men’s cancer deaths are preventable through lifestyle choices – an important statistic considering men are 60% more likely to die from cancer than women.
Top 3 Tips For Reducing Cancer Risk:
- Quit smoking permanently
- Achieve and maintain normal body weight, i.e. take a good hard look at your diet and make the necessary changes, then get into a gym and start working on your fitness
- Moderate alcohol intake
No one knows if they’re going to get cancer or not. So why not start working on your health and fitness now and put yourself in a better position to avoid this deadly disease.
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