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Simple Steps to Prevent Cancer

Internet URL

http://www.aicr.org/site/PageServer?pagename=pub_stp  External Links Disclaimer Logo

Sponsoring Agency

American Institute for Cancer Research

Description

Scientists estimate that 30-40 percent of all cancers could be prevented by eating a healthy diet, getting regular physical activity and maintaining a healthy weight. This brochure introduces a set of simple and practical guidelines to help you make choices that will significantly lower your cancer risk. At the same time, you'll be lowering your risk for a variety of other chronic diseases like heart disease, stroke, hypertension and adult-onset diabetes, while improving your overall health.

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Review Date

9/8/2006

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