Risk and Protective Factors Cancer can be caused by a combination of genetic, environmental, certain infections, and lifestyle factors. Key risk factors include:
Diet, Exercise, and Obesity: Poor diet, lack of fruits and vegetables, lack of exercise, and obesity are linked to various cancers
Tobacco and Alcohol Consumption: Responsible for a significant percentage of cancer deaths
Infections: Certain chronic infections such as human
Age: The risk of developing cancer increases with age due to accumulated genetic damage and exposure to risk factors
papillomavirus (HPV), Helicobacter pylori (H.pylori), hepatitis B and C virus, and the Epstein-Barr virus can increase cancer risk
Socioeconomic and Structural Inequities: Such as reduced access to healthy food, prevention services and quality health care and higher poverty rates in some communities
Lifestyle indicators linked to cancer risk, Bristol Bay adults, 2021-2024
35% (2024)
70% (2024)
52% (2024)
Regularly use tobacco
Have 1+ sugar/ sweetened beverage/day
Are overweight/obese
38% (2023)
12% (2024)
18% (2021)
Eat 5+ fruits and vegetables/day
Report heavy or binge drinking
Meet aerobic/ strengthening recommendation/week
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