Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide. It accounted for 7.9 million deaths (around 13% of all deaths) in 2009. Deaths from cancer are projected to continue rising, with an estimated 12 million deaths in 2030. This calls for more awareness to reduce the prevelance of this disease

Do's - Cancer Prevention:

• Eat plenty of vegetables and fruits everyday
• Exercise regularly
• Maintain normal weight
• Women - Examine your breasts every month and report any suspicious lump to the doctor. Get a pap smear done, on doctors' advice.
• Men - Get a PSA (prostate specific antigen) test done, especially if you have a family history.
• Keep yourself clean to reduce the chances of infection

Don'ts - Cancer Prevention:

• Do not consume alcohol and grilled meat, excessively
• Do not use salt and salt-rich foods in large quantities
• Do not eat foods which have mold on them
• Do not smoke! If you smoke, quit now! If you don't, never start!!
• Do not share syringes for injections
• Do not breathe polluted air to the extent possible

Cancer fighting foods:

Protective Substances- Functions- Some examples of Foods
Lycopene- Reduces risk of prostate cancer- Tomato, Watermelon
B carotene- Supports the immune system- Carrot, Mango, Pumpkin
Flavonoids- Inhibits tumor cell growth- Orange, Lime, Grapefruit
Folate- Builds healthy cells- Spinach, Dals, Pulses
Indoles- Eliminates excess carcinogens- Cabbage, Cauliflower
Anthocyanins- Destroys free radicals- Blueberries, Purple grapes
Resveratrol- Decreases estrogen production- Berries
Fibre- Helps in carcinogen removal- Whole grains, Vegetables, Fruits

Did you Know ?
Worldwide there are 20,000 deaths daily due to cancer