What are modifiable risk factors for cancer?

“An estimated one third to one half of cancers could be prevented by healthy lifestyle choices: eliminating tobacco use, maintaining a healthy body mass index (BMI), moderating alcohol consumption, and maintaining an active lifestyle.”
Arem, Hannah, & Loftfield, Erikka. (2018). Cancer Epidemiology: A Survey of Modifiable Risk Factors for Prevention and Survivorship. American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine., 12(3), 200-210.

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