Tehran – Nutrition contributes to 10-70% of cancer, so the Ministry of Health plans to promote healthy lifestyle habits, especially healthy diet, to significantly protect individuals from cancer. It’s there.
“Editing modifications by developing a healthy diet culture are on the Ministry of Health agenda,” said Isna, Ahmad Esmaeilzadeh, an official with the Ministry of Health.
Nutrition affects the risk of developing many cancers, including colon and stomach cancer. It is also known to affect the incidence of breast cancer. However, nutrition also plays an important role in preventing cancer.
Some cancer-causing foods include regular intake of sugar-rich foods, consumption of fat, processed foods, and salt water. Obesity, which is becoming increasingly common in the country, is also associated with a higher risk of cancer.
Iran’s salt consumption is twice the global standard. Excess salt consumption is one of the causes of gastric cancer in Iran, officials noted.
Adopting various policies to reduce salt intake in the food industry, household consumption including fiber bread is whole wheat or whole grain bread rich in excess fiber in daily diets; It is one of the Ministry of Health.
Increased fiber intake can help reduce the incidence of many cancers, such as colon cancer.
The Ministry of Health is also preparing food-based dietary guidelines for children and adults. We recommend providing guidance on healthy diets and limiting daily intakes of salt, sugar and fat.
National Campaign to Fight Cancer
The nationwide campaign to combat cancer took place nationwide from January 20th to 26th.
The week-long event was celebrated with the theme of “incorporating hands, fighting cancer and fighting,” the Ministry of Health’s website reported.
Cancer, one of the global health challenges, affects the lives of many people every year. According to the Ministry of Health, they are the leading causes of premature birth deaths in the country.
Cancer accounts for more than 55,000 deaths per year. About 34,000 deaths out of 122,000 premature deaths (under 70,000 years old) and 11,000 deaths out of 85,000 very premature deaths (under 50 years old) are caused by various cancers.
The latest national cancer census states that the number of new cancer cases in Iran is expected to increase to 160,000 by the Iranian calendar year (March 2025) in 1404 (March 2025). It is shown.
The first ten most common cancers in Iran are breast, prostate, colon, stomach, lungs, bladder, thyroid, uterus, brain and spinal cancers.
The most common cancers in Iranian women include the breast, colon, thyroid, stomach, uterus, leukemia, ovaries, brain and spine, lungs and esophagus.
Currently, around 250,000 Iranians live with cancer. Almost half of the cancer can be treated, while the rest can be avoided.
Regarding the importance of prevention, early diagnosis, and timely treatment of cancer, the national campaign aims to raise public perceptions and risk factors for cancer. It also seeks to encourage prevention, early detection and treatment, and promote patient support.
The campaign raises awareness by educating people about how to prevent cancer, including adopting a healthy lifestyle, risks, symptoms, and the importance of early diagnosis.
Cancer-related cancer-related mistrust changes include the idea that cancer cannot be treated. Encourage individuals to undergo screening for breast and colon cancer. Improved inter-sectoral coordination for cancer prevention and treatment is one of the other main objectives of the campaign.
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