I want to make everyone aware of some new statistics. It is not the most pleasant topic, but it is necessary. Cancer. The other day I discovered these statistics by the Americal Cancer Society. As we have all been shown many times before, the leading cancer for women is Breast Cancer and for men is Prostate cancer. Due to early detection and improved treatment, the incidence is decreasing. In other words, new cases of these cancers have decreased. However, for both men and women a leading type of cancer is colorectal cancer. I think it is very important to note various prevention and early detection procedures. An example of this is regular self-breast exam and yearly mammogram. In men it is a PSA blood test and rectal exam to check the prostate. These methods have decreased the incidence and mortality rate due to early detection. For early detection of colorectal cancer are checks for blood in the stool and a periodic colonoscopy.
A main point was made with both these charts is the fact that:
About 33% of the 559,650 estimated cancer deaths for 2007 are related to
- being over weight or obese
- physical inactivity or
- poor nutritian
Now, please look at the charts I have provided through this link to my web site. Obviously, preventive care is of ultimate importance.
http://www.ezhealthcareonline.com-a.googlepages.com/cancerstatistics
Thank you for visiting and I hope to see you again.
Alice
