Half of Cancer Deaths Could Be Prevented With Lifestyle Changes
New Research Findings
A new study led by researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS) has found that around 40% of all cancer deaths among adults aged 30 and older in the United States could be prevented with lifestyle changes.
Key Findings
- The study underscores the importance of adopting healthy lifestyle habits such as quitting smoking.
- About 40% of new cancer cases and nearly half of cancer deaths could be prevented with lifestyle changes.
- The report includes data for 30 cancer types in adults aged 30 years or older in 2019.
The researchers found that more than 40% of all cancer deaths among adults aged 30 and older in the United States were due to modifiable lifestyle factors such as smoking, excessive drinking, and obesity.
The study provides further evidence of the health benefits of avoiding smoking, excessive drinking, and being dangerously overweight or obese.
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