According to a study conducted by the American Cancer Society, leading a healthy lifestyle can avert 40% of cancer cases

The report encourages public health leaders to educate the public about the dangers of unhealthy lifestyle

Here's your guide to making lifestyle modifications to prevent cancer

Quit Smoking

Smoking and breathing in secondhand smoke can harm DNA and encourage the growth of tumors

Lose Excess Weight

Overweight people are more likely to develop 13 different cancers

Balance Your Diet

Low fiber and calcium intake, together with an excess of red and processed meat, raise the risk of cancer

Vaccines

Infections that can result in the development of cancer  are prevented by vaccination against hepatitis and HPV

Cut Out Alcohol

Eliminating or reducing alcohol use can lessen cellular disturbances and damage to DNA