Many cancer risk factors and causes have been identified. The
following information can help you prevent cancer or detect it
early for the most effective treatment. Cigarette smoking is the
major cause of preventable deaths in the U.S. On the average,
people who smoke die five to eight years earlier than people who
don't smoke. Nearly all cases of lung cancer occur in tobacco
users and people who live with smokers. Their risk of developing
throat, mouth, esophageal, pancreatic, kidney, bladder, and
cervical cancer is several times greater than for people who are
not regularly exposed to tobacco smoke. To find information and
counselors that can help you kick the smoking habit, please
visit the American Cancer Society or the National Cancer
Institute. Eat a Healthy Diet A healthy diet can reduce your
risk for many types of cancer. In general, avoid obesity and eat
a variety of foods every day, including fiber, and plenty of
fruits and vegetables (especially those with vitamins A and C).
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