All articles tagged with #preventable risk factors
A study reveals that alcohol consumption is fueling a rising epidemic of cancer in the US, with alcohol-related cancer deaths doubling over three decades, particularly affecting liver, colon, and esophageal cancers, and showing significant regional and demographic variations.
A study conducted at the University of Alabama at Birmingham found that preventable risk factors, such as repeated blows to the head and exposure to herbicides and pesticides, significantly contribute to the development of Parkinson's disease. The research revealed that head injuries in sports or military combat doubled the risk of developing Parkinson's later in life, while 23% of cases in both men and women were associated with exposure to environmental toxins. The study emphasizes the importance of reducing or avoiding these risk factors to potentially prevent a substantial number of Parkinson's disease cases.