Refer to the article below and answer the following questions. State also the objective of this article. 1. Which of these cancer-preventive measures are you currently practicing?2. Why do you think tobacco use increases the risk of other types of cancer besides lung cancer?3. Why does the use of tanning beds also increase the incidence of skin cancer? SCIENCE IN YOUR LIFE HEALTHPrevention of Cancerprevents the conversion of nitrates andnitrites into carcinogenic nitrosamines in theBe tested for cancer.Do a shower test for breast cancer or testiculardigestive tract.cancer. Women should get a Pap smear for cer-vical cancer annually if they are over 21 or aresexually active. Have a friend or physiciancheck your skin annually for any unusualmoles. Have other exams done regularly by aphysician.Include vegetables from thecabbage family in your diet.The cabbage family includes cabbage,broccoli, Brussels sprouts, kohlrabi, and cauli-flower. These vegetables may reduce the riskof gastrointestinal and respiratory tractBe aware of occupational hazards.cancers.Exposure to several different industrial agents(nickel, chromate, asbestos, vinyl chloride,etc.) and/or radiation increases the risk of vari-Limit consumption of salt-cured,smoked, or nitrite-cured foods.ous cancers. Your employer should notify youof potential hazards in your workplace. TheSalt-cured or pickled foods may increase therisk of stomach and esophageal cancer. Smokedfoods, such as ham and sausage, contain chem-ical carcinogens similar to those in tobaccosmoke. Nitrites are sometimes added to pro-cessed meats (e.g., hot dogs and cold cuts) andother foods to protect them from spoilage.These are converted to carcinogenic nitrosa-mines in the digestive tract.risk of several of these cancers is increasedwhen combined with cigarette smoking.Use sunscreen.Almost all cases of basal cell and squamous Figure 25C UV protection. Use ofcell skin cancers are sun-related. Use a sun-sunscreen with SPF of 30 or higher can helpprevent skin cancer, as can limiting middayscreen of at least SPF 30 (Fig. 25C) and wearprotective clothing if you are going to be outduring the brightest part of the day. Don't sun-bathe on the beach or in a tanning salon.exposure.Be moderate in the consumption ofalcohol.Check your home for radon.Excessive radon exposure in homes increases replacement therapy helps minimize this risk. ynx, and liver occur more frequently amongthe risk of lung cancer, especially in cigarettesmokers. It is best to test your home and take Maintain a healthy weight.the proper remedial actions.However, including progesterone in estrogen Cancers of the mouth, throat, esophagus, lar-heavy drinkers, especially when accompaniedby smoking cigarettes or chewing tobacco.The risk of cancer (especially colon, breast,and uterine cancers) is 55% greater amongDon't smoke.obese women and 33% greater among obese Cigarette smoking accounts for about 30% ofEven though most medical and dental X rays men, compared to people of normal weight. all cancer deaths. Smoking is responsible forare adjusted to deliver the lowest dose possible, Eating a low-fat, healthy diet helps maintain 90% of lung cancer cases among men andunnecessary X rays should be avoided. Sensi- your weight as well as reducing your risk of 79% among women-about 87% altogether.Avoid unnecessary X rays.tive areas of the body that are not being X-rayed cancer.should be protected with lead screens.People who smoke two or more packs ofcigarettes a day have lung cancer mortalityrates 13 to 23 times greater than those ofExercise regularly.Regular activity can reduce the incidence of nonsmokers. Cigars and smokeless tobaccoHuman papillomaviruses (HPVS) cause genital certain cancers, especially colon and breast (chewing tobacco or snuff) increase the riskof cancers of the mouth, larynx, throat, andPractice safe sex.warts and are associated with cervical cancer, cancer.esophagus.as well as tumors of the vulva, vagina, anus,penis, and mouth. HPVS may be involved in Increase consumption of foods90-95% of all cases of cervical cancer, and that are rich in vitamins A and C.20 million people in the United States have an Beta-carotene, a precursor of vitamin A, isinfection that can be transmitted to others.Questions to ConsiderCarefully consider hormonetherapy.Estrogen therapy to control menopausal symp- of chemicals called free radicals that cantoms increases the risk of endometrial cancer. damage the DNA in the cell. Vitamin C alsofound in dark-green, leafy vegetables, carrots,and various fruits. Vitamin C is present incitrus fruits. These vitamins are called anti-oxidants because they prevent the formation1. Which of these cancer-preventive mea-sures are you currently practicing?2. Why do you think tobacco use increasesthe risk of other types of cancer besideslung cancer?3. Why does the use of tanning beds alsoincrease the incidence of skin cancer?

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As far as the health of an adult is concerned, it is always advised that prevention is…