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Dietary habits as cause of Cancer worldwide
8th International Conference on Nutrition, Food Science and Technology
December 09-10, 2019 | Dubai, UAE
Neeraj Jain
Sri Guru Ram Das University of Health Sciences, India
Keynote : J Food Sci Nutr
Abstract:
It is estimated that 5.2% of new invasive cancer cases in adults
age 20 and over in 2015 resulted from a poor diet. Of all the
different kinds of cancers, colorectal cancer showed the highest
numbers of new diet-related cancer cases. Middle-aged men,
ethnic and racial minorities had the highest rates. Low intake of
Whole grains, Dairy products, Vegetables, Fruits and High intake
of Processed meats, Red meats, Sugar Sweetened Beverages
(SSB) is a cause of increased risk of some site-specific cancers.
NUMBER AND PERCENTAGE OF CANCER CASES ASSOCIATED
WITH INADEQUATE DIET
•Cancer of the colon and rectum (40%)
• Cancer of the mouth, pharynx, and larynx(25%)
•Cancer of the Uterus (6%)
• Breast (post-menopausal) (1.5%)
•Kidney cancer (4%)
•Stomach cancer (7%)
• Liver cancer (3%)
•Pancreas (1%)
•Esophagus (adenocarcinoma) (5%),
• Thyroid cancer (1%)
• Prostate (advanced) (1%)
• Ovary (1%)
•Gallbladder cancer (3%),
DIET-ASSOCIATED CANCER COMPARED WITH ALCOHOL
INTAKE, OBESITY AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
Diet-associated cancer was:
•The same as alcohol intake (4-6%),
• Slightly lower than excessive body weight (7-8%)
• Higher than physical inactivity (2-3%).
It is important to deal with unhealthy poor diet at the
population-level in order to reduce the burden of cancer
worldwide. It is necessary to promote high intake of whole
grained breads and cereals.
Conclusion: Cancer is the leading cause of death in the world
now. It is important to prevent it with good healthy diet and
avoid dangerous cancer-causing foods like processed meats
and sugar sweetened beverages (SSBs).
Biography:
Neeraj Jain is a leading Radiation Oncologist and Professor at Sri Guru Ram Das University of Health Sciences Amritsar. He is Vice President AROI. He has numerous publications and presentations in International forum. Member of ASCO, ASTRO,FARO.
E-mail: neer1967@yahoo.com
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