Nearly Half of American Adult Cancer Deaths Are Preventable Through Lifestyle Changes/Study

July 11, 2024 – CNN reports today that close to 40% of new cancer cases among adults 30 and older , and nearly half of deaths, could be attributed to preventable risk factors, according to a new study from the American Cancer Society. Smoking and excess body weight are the leading contributors to developing cancer.

“These are things that people can practically change how they live every single day to reduce their risk of cancer,” said Dr. Arif Kamal, chief patient officer with the American Cancer Society. Read entire article here.

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