MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur, Jan. 21 (PIA) -- Maintaining a healthy lifestyle can go a long way in reducing one’s risk of developing cancer.
Bernadine Saber, cancer control program coordinator of the Integrated Provincial Health Office (IPHO), said in Ozor ka, Ranao! radio program that cancer can be prevented by avoiding the risk factors such smoking, alcohol drinking, physical inactivity and unhealthy diet.
Cancer is caused by abnormal cells that grow quickly and these factors greatly affect our cells growth, she said.
She also urged smokers to stop smoking and alcohol drinkers to limit the amount of alcohol they take.
She further reminded everyone to eat nutritious foods and maintain a balanced-diet.
Obesity and high intake of fatty foods increased the risk of developing cancer, she cautioned.
Saber also encouraged the public to regularly consult a physician and undergo screening tests.
According to the Department of Health (DOH), cancer is predicted to be an increasingly important cause of morbidity and mortality in the next few decades in all the regions of the world. And early detection and healthy lifestyle are the best ways to combat the dreaded disease.
Ozor ka, Ranao! is a one-hour radio program of the Philippine Information Agency and Radyo ng Bayan that aims to provide information and updates on various efforts and programs of the government to bring development and prosperity in the province. It is aired live over DxSO Radyo ng Bayan Marawi from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., every first and third Monday of the month. (APB/PIA-10)
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