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KMID : 1100920230440020076
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Korean Journal of Family Medicine
2023 Volume.44 No. 2 p.76 ~ p.86
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Risk-Reducing Measures for Cancer Prevention
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Ayenigbara Israel Oluwasegun
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Abstract
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Cancer, or malignancy, continues to be one of the most serious health problems in the world, leading to death and disability. Unlike in previous years, where new cases of cancer were predominant in developed nations, the num-ber of cases of cancer and the resultant deaths are increasing in low- and middle-income countries. This is partially attributable to the current trend of adopting a Western lifestyle, substantial urbanization, and the rise in infections, such as the human papillomavirus (HPV) and hepatitis B virus (HBV), which together account for over 30% of can-cer cases in underdeveloped and developing nations. The deleterious impact of cancer, as cases multiply world-wide, is multi-dimensional. Cancer exerts serious physical, psychological, and monetary burdens, not only on can-cer patients but also on their family members, close friends, health care systems, and society at large. Importantly, over half of all cancer types can be prevented globally by mitigating the risk and causative factors as well as prompt adherence to scientifically recommended prevention measures. This review provides various scientifically based and people-centered strategies that every individual could adopt to reduce their risk of developing cancer in the fu-ture. It is recommended that, for these cancer prevention strategies to be effective, there should be a strong political will from the governments of individual countries to enact specific laws and implement policies that will signifi-cantly reduce sedentary lifestyles and unhealthy eating among the general public. Likewise, HPV and HBV vac-cines, as well as cancer screenings, should be made available, affordable, and accessible on a timely basis for those who are eligible to take them. Finally, intensified campaigns and numerous informative and educational programs that promote cancer prevention should be initiated globally.
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KEYWORD
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Neoplasms, Prevention and Control, Healthy Lifestyle, Screening, Breast Feeding, Infections
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