Did you know that about 4% of all cancers worldwide are caused by alcohol? Professor Humaid Al Shamsi sheds light on this critical issue, revealing that approximately 750,000 cases are diagnosed annually worldwide, with alcohol being a primary cause of various cancers, including liver, esophageal, colon, and breast cancer in women. ❓ But why does alcohol lead to cancer? Alcohol consumption damages DNA, leading to fragmentation, which increases the risk of cancer in humans. 🚫 The most effective way to reduce this risk is complete abstinence. While past studies suggested that light alcohol consumption might have positive effects, current research shows that any alcohol use can be harmful, increasing the risk of cancer and other diseases. #mededgemea #CancerAwareness #HealthMatters #AlcoholFree #CancerPrevention #StayHealthy #WellnessTips #HealthEducation #DNAHealth #LiveWell #HealthyLiving #AwarenessMatters #PreventionIsKey #HealthAndWellness #CancerResearch Prof.Humaid Al-Shamsi MB(IRL),FRCP(Lon),FRCP(Ca),FRCP(Glasgow),FACP(US) Burjeel Holdings
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Understanding the risks associated with obesity is crucial. Women with metabolically unhealthy obesity face a 21% higher risk of colon cancer, while men are more prone to kidney, colon, pancreatic, and rectal cancers. At O2 Active, we're committed to raising awareness and providing support to help individuals manage their health effectively. Let's work together to reduce these risks and promote optimal health. #ObesityAwareness #CancerPrevention #HealthManagement #O2Active #ClinicalExcellence #HealthAndWellness #EvidenceBasedPractice #PatientCenteredCare #HolisticHealth #Rehabilitation #ChronicDiseaseManagement #InjuryRehabilitation #ExercisePhysiology #FunctionalFitness #PhysicalTherapy #MovementIsMedicine #MindBodyConnection #CommunityHealth #WellnessJourney #OptimalHealth #LifelongWellbeing #ClientFocused #FitnessForAll #TeamCulture
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Today is the World Cancer Day and here are the latest global cancer burden stats (2022): 🌍 Estimated 9.7M deaths 💔 1 in 9 men & 1 in 12 women lose their lives to the disease 👤 1 in 5 people face cancer in their lifetime By 2050, cancer cases are projected to be 77% higher than they were in 2022. Growing & ageing populations are contributing to the alarming rise, as are risk factors like tobacco, harmful alcohol use, obesity & air pollution - addressing these will help protect people against cancer. Source: WHO
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Alcohol Consumption and Cancer: Understanding the Risks https://lnkd.in/g-4_VDMn
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Cancer Is Striking More Young People, and Doctors Are Alarmed and Baffled
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