VIVAnews - oral cancer cases happen more and more young people. According to the study of Aberdeen University, UK, the trigger is the habit of drinking alcohol, smoking and eating unhealthy foods. The study was conducted over five years in 350 oral cancer patients under 50 years of age. A total of 9 out of 10 cancer patients shown to have a habit of drinking alcohol, smoking and eating fewer fruits and vegetables in their food menu.
"The case of the upper digestive tract cancer has increased worldwide and to date has been the biggest improvement in adults under the age of 50," says professor of epidemiology, Gary Macfarlane, as quoted by the Daily Mail.
Researchers then analyzed the findings with 400 other participants who did not have cancer of the mouth. In addition to seeing the influence of an unhealthy lifestyle on the development of cancer, this study also looked at other factors such as genetics and environment.
Bad lifestyle that became a kind of 'fuel' that raged tumor progression when older. Unhealthy living habits also increase the risk of serious diseases such as cancer at a young age.
"We are seeing an increase in oral cancer cases doubled in men aged 40 hinggai 49 years in the UK for 20 years," said Macfarlane.
Based on research, unhealthy living habits have the same impact on all ages. So start a healthy life from now on so that you avoid the deadly disease. (Pet)