Cancer is a growing health concern in India. Common types include oral, breast, cervical, lung, and colorectal cancers. Risk factors include tobacco use, unhealthy lifestyle choices, environmental pollution, and genetic predisposition.
Preventions
Don’t smoke or use tobacco in any form.
Maintain a healthy weight through a balanced diet and regular exercise.
Limit consumption of processed and red meats, and reduce intake of sugary foods and drinks.
Engage in regular physical activity for at least 150 minutes per week.
India has a high burden of diabetes, particularly Type 2 diabetes. Unhealthy eating habits, sedentary lifestyle, obesity, and genetic factors contribute to the increasing prevalence. Diabetes management and complications pose significant health challenges.
Preventions
Maintain a healthy weight through a balanced diet and regular exercise.
Engage in regular physical activity for at least 150 minutes per week.
Drink water instead of sugary beverages.
Limit alcohol consumption to moderate levels.
Get regular check-ups and screenings to monitor your health.
Gastrointestinal diseases are conditions that affect the digestive system, including the oesophagus, stomach, small and large intestines, rectum, as well as the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas.
Eating low or less fibre meals, consuming unhealthy food regularly, over stressful life, no exercise can increase the possibility of gastrointestinal diseases.
Preventions
Eats healthy frequent small portion meal
Drink plenty of water and control alcohol consumption