Breast cancer prevention linked to healthy lifestyle

LAHORE: Adopting a healthy lifestyle is important because studies show that breast cancer is preventable around 40 percent by adopting a healthy lifestyle.

According to the report prepared by World Cancer Research Fund and the American Institute of Cancer Research “Diet, Nutrition, Physical Activity and Cancer: a Global Perspective – the Third Expert Report” nutrition and physical activity affect the cancer risk, including breast cancer.

By adopting a healthy lifestyle, we can boost our immune system which is essential to prevent different diseases, including breast cancer. A healthy lifestyle includes taking a healthy diet, practising hygiene, being physically active, getting adequate sleep and managing stress. Researches show that a significant proportion of non-communicable diseases are due to poor lifestyle choices and about one-third of the cancer deaths each year are due to lack of a healthy lifestyle, nutrition and physical activeness.