Cervical cancer statistics will surprise you that cervical cancer is the second most common cause of cancer deaths among Indian women aged 15 to 44 years. Cervical cancer affects the lower part of the uterus i.e. the lining of the cervix. Cervical cancer is mostly caused by human papillomavirus or HPV. Cervical cancer is a major cause of death in women due to the lack of testing and vaccines against HPV. However, vaccines are now available. But still people are not aware about this serious disease.
January is called Cervical Cancer Awareness Month
In such a situation, Cervical Cancer Month Awareness campaign is run in the month of January so that people can know more and more about this disease. Also, the risk of cervical cancer can be reduced to a great extent by good lifestyle and good eating habits.
According to the report published in the English portal of India TV, Dr. Amit Upadhyay, Senior Consultant Hematologist and Oncologist of PSRI Hospital, New Delhi, is telling what things can be included in the diet to prevent cervical cancer.
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It is very important to take a good diet to avoid cancer
Dr. Amit Upadhyay says that it is very important to take a good diet to avoid cancer. In which protein, fat, carbohydrate, fiber, water, vitamins and minerals should be present in sufficient quantity. Therefore, you should enrich your diet with nutrients. Vitamin food items should be included. This also strengthens immunity. Food items rich in vitamin C such as citrus fruits (oranges, sweet lemons and amla) act as antioxidants and are considered helpful in cancer prevention.
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Broccoli and fiber-rich food items such as fruits and vegetables also play an important role. Nuts (such as walnuts and almonds), olive oil, ghee and mushrooms boost immunity. Include Omega-3 Rich Foods in Your Diet Foods rich in omega-3, such as fish oil, flax seeds and chia seeds, have anti-cancer properties. Apart from this, tomato is also considered effective against cancer.
Disclaimer: Some of the information given in the news is based on media reports. Before implementing any suggestion, you must consult the concerned expert.
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