Genetic and environmental factors have an influence on the emergence of cancer. However most environmental factors have a major influence on the appearance of colon or colorectal cancer.
"Genetic factors only 5-10 percent, but if the environment up to 90-95 percent affect the appearance of colon cancer,"
Environmental factors in question aru encompasses an unhealthy diet, one of which the sufficiency rate of eating fiber from fruits and vegetables is very little. Then, if the person is obese it also increases the potential for cancer.
"Obese people tend to have diabetes that will make the body more vulnerable to cancer," said Prof. Aru.
In addition, other unhealthy habits also increase the risk of colon cancer. Like smoking, consuming alcohol, and lazy exercise.
Prof Aru said there is a study about the eating habits of Japanese people who love to eat fish. These habits make the number of cases of colon cancer low. "But when they move to Western countries often eat fast food, there are more people who have colon cancer, which means the environment has a big influence on colon cancer cases," he said.
Therefore it is important to apply a healthy lifestyle in our life in order to reduce the risk of colon cancer, namely:
- Keep your weight in normal numbers.
- Routine exercise every day or at least actively perform physical activities.
- Eat a fiber-rich intake of fruits and vegetables.
- Limit your intake of red meat and avoid eating processed meats.
- Do not smoke cigarettes and consume alcohol.
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