Obesity can be considered as one of the main causes of various diseases. Obesity and overweight will cause many problems for a person. Obesity can be one of the main causes of some cancers. But there are ways to prevent this disease. Be with Dr. Salam.
Reza Malekzadeh, stating that esophageal cancer is one of the most common diseases in developing countries, said: “Every year, 335 thousand people die of esophageal cancer in the world, 90% of which is the share of developing countries .
He pointed out that this type of cancer is more common among men, he said: Only in Iran and China, women are more likely to be infected than men.
Dr. Malekzadeh also said that the increase in colorectal cancer and the decrease in the total number of esophageal cancers compared to previous decades was a sign of a change in lifestyle and said: The use of refrigerators has caused it.
Malekzadeh stated: The prevalence of esophageal cancer in Iran, especially in northeastern Iran, has decreased in the last 30 years.
He added in the scientific conference on esophageal cancer: the reason for reducing esophageal cancer has been the improvement of economic and social situation, especially in rural areas.
The Deputy Minister of Research of the Ministry of Health, stating that the cause of 35% of cancers is obesity, continued: 70% of Iranians are overweight who must have the necessary care regarding health.
Malekzadeh pointed out 10 main factors in the incidence of esophageal cancer that should be avoided from childhood: consumption of hot tea, opium, hookah and tobacco, not consuming enough vegetables and fruits, consuming unhealthy drinking water, inactivity and obesity Excessive oral hygiene is the most important risk factors for esophageal cancer.
He pointed out that tea with a temperature of more than 70 degrees can cause esophageal tissue problems, he said: “People can play an effective role in preventing the disease by changing their diet and not eating hot drinks.”
The Deputy Minister of Research of the Ministry of Health pointed out: 50% of cancers that are diagnosed in time can be treated with combined methods.
Source: Tasnim
