According to World Health Organisation (WHO), 0.2 million cancer deaths are due to their work place. Majority of these cancer deaths are due to Asbestos fibres, Benzene and second-hand smoke. Most of these cancer deaths are occurring in the developed world. World Day for Safety and Health at Work is observed every year on 28 April. The United Nations health agency marked World Day for Safety and Health at Work with a call for the removal cancer causing substances (Carcinogens) from workplaces. WHO laid more emphasis on these deaths because 90% these deaths are preventable. According to World Health Organisation, Lung Cancer, Mesothelioma and Bladder Cancer are the most common occupational cancers. 10% Lung cancer deaths are due to occupational hazards and around 90,000 deaths are due to asbestos fibres. The UN agency said 10% of lung cancer deaths are due to occupational hazards, and about 125 million people worldwide are exposed to asbestos at work, leading to at least 90,000 deaths each year. Mesothelioma is the cancer caused due to asbestos. Benzene, an inorganic compound used in rubber, dyes, drugs, diamonds and pesticide industries, is responsible for thousands of deaths due to leukaemia. Those who are exposed to second hand smoke are twice the risk of lung cancer than those in a smoke free environment. What is more pity is all these deaths are preventable causes of cancer. Governments should ban smoking in work places and crowded public places. There should be incentives for those companies who are providing strict and hygienic work environment. … [Read more...]
Relationship between Obesity and Cancer
Researchers prove that there is a strong relation between Cancer and Obesity. International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) scientists found that obesity increased the risk of breast, Kidney, colon, and esophageal cancer and cancer of the womb lining. Sedentary life style and fat and fast foods are major causes for rise in obesity. 1. If a female begins to put on weight from 16th year of age onwards, the incidence of breast cancer is more. 2. Obesity in creases the risk for breast cancer in post menopausal woman by 40%. 3. If a woman put on 10 Kg extra weight than the normal weight, the chances of cancer occurring is 40% more as per experts. 4. If the obese woman has smoking habit, risk of cancer is very high. 5. They estimate that 40% of womb lining cancers, up to 25% of kidney cancers and about 10% of breast and colon cancers would not develop if people avoided putting on excess weight. 6. 3% of newly diagnosed cases are due to obesity in America. It is the time to educate people on the life threatening risks associated with Obesity. Please share your opinion. … [Read more...]
