About 70% of all cancers are caused by environmental factors and our lifestyle. The easiest way of preventing cancer is to avoid certain dangers.

  • Protect your skin when you are in the sunshine by using skin creams or lotion on your body.
  • Do not smoke.
  • Do not drink too much alcohol.
  • Eat a lot of fresh fruits and vegetables.
  • Go to the doctor regularly for medical checkups.
  • Eat wholegrain breads or cereals.

 




Words

  • avoid = here: not get into contact with
  • cereal = breakfast food made from grain and eaten with milk
  • environmental = nature; the world around us
  • lifestyle = the way we live
  • lotion = creme; milky substance
  • medical checkup = when a doctor examines you in order to find out if everything is OK
  • prevent = here: stop from spreading
  • protect = guard
  • wholegrain = grain that is not processed; it has all the vitamins and healthy substances in it