Reduce your risk

A THIRD, 1 IN 3 CANCER DEATHS ARE PREVENTABLE.

Quit smoking

SMOKING IS STILL THE LARGEST SINGLE CAUSE OF LUNG CANCER AND 13 OTHER CANCERS, AND IS RESPONSIBLE FOR OVER 20% OF THE CANCERS IN AUSTRALIA.

• Avoid exposure to tobacco smoke

• Go to: National Quitline 13 78 48 (13 QUIT).

Be Sun Smart

THERE WERE AROUND 2000 DEATHS FROM SKIN CANCER IN 2010.

• Avoid using solariums and sunbeds

• Avoid excessive exposure to the sun

• Use clothing and sunscreen

Be active

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REDUCES THE RISK OF BREAST AND COLON CANCER, AND MAY REDUCE THE RISK OF LUNG, PANCREATIC AND OVARIAN CANCERS.

• Do at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity 4+ days a week

Healthy diet

OBESITY IS A RISK FACTOR FOR BREAST, COLON, ENDOMETRIAL AND KIDNEY CANCERS. EXERCISE AND A NUTRITIOUS DIET ARE THE BEST WAYS TO STAY HEALTHY.

• Avoid salt

• Lower saturated and total fat

• Eat at least 5 servings of vegetables and 2 servings of fruit a day

• Lower sugar and foods containing sugar

• Eat high fibre foods such as wholegrains

Limit alcohol

ALCOHOL IS KNOWN TO INCREASE RISK OF BREAST, LIVER, COLON, HEAD AND NECK CANCERS.

• Limit alcohol to 2 standard drinks a day