Lung, bronchus, colorectal, pancreatic and breast cancers account for approximately half of all cancer deaths. They are also the most common cancers in the United States, accounting for approximately 50% of all new cancer cases. Here are some other facts about these cancers. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide.
Smoking is the leading cause of lung cancer. It causes about 90 percent of lung cancer cases. Tobacco smoke contains many chemicals that cause lung cancer. If you still smoke, quitting is the best thing you can do for your lung health.
Smoking is the main cause of the high mortality rate of lung cancer. Other contributing factors include radon, second-hand smoke, asbestos, radiation, air pollution and diesel engine exhaust. Factors contributing to colorectal cancer include a highly processed diet, environmental toxins, excessive alcohol consumption, lack of exercise, obesity and smoking. Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women. In urban areas, the incidence rate of breast cancer is higher due to earlier diagnosis and a higher percentage of the population being screened. Pancreatic cancer is one of the most dangerous cancers in women.
lungs: Cancer was the leading cause of death in 2020 with 1.8 million deaths. The high mortality rate of lung cancer is mainly due to smoking.
Colorectal: Second cause of cancer death in 2020, 916,000 deaths.
Pancreatic: An aggressive cancer that often dies quickly.
Breast cancer: Third cause of cancer death in 2020, 685,000 deaths.
Liver: Third cause of cancer death in 2020, 830,000 deaths.
Other causes of cancer include
Tobacco consumption, alcohol consumption, poor diet, sedentary lifestyle, air pollution and certain chronic infections.
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