Cancer which is one of the leading cause of death in the whole world is slowing aspiring for the post of the leading cause.

this is an health condition caused by abnotmal cell growth that spreads to other part of the body.

but the best thing about this killing machine is that it can be prevented as most of our actions invites it in the first place .

i'll like to share you some facts about this grimreaper

According to World Health Organisation (WHO)

-8.8 million people dies from cancer in 2015 ☹️ ☹️☹️

this means 8.8 millions homes was thrown in state of mourning

-About 70% of all death from cancer occurs in low and middle income countries.

i think the awareness level in these countries should be raised and their medical facilities needs improvement

-Around one third of deaths from cancer are due to the 5 leading behavioral and dietary risks: high body mass index, low fruit and vegetable intake, lack of physical activity, tobacco use, and alcohol use.

exercise, healthy diet and reduction in smoking and drinking is paramount to maintain longetivity

-The most common causes of cancer death are cancers of

• Lung (1.69 million deaths)
• Liver (788 000 deaths)
• Colorectal (774 000 deaths)
• Stomach (754 000 deaths)
• Breast (571 000 deaths)

excessive smoking and drinking bring us closer to our origin (DUST)

Many cancers can be prevented

• by not smoking
• maintaining a healthy weight
• not drinking too much alcohol
• eating plenty of vegetables
• fruits and whole grains
• vaccination against certain infectious diseases
• not eating too much processed and red meat
• and avoiding too much sunlight exposure. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cancer]

above all....Early detection goes a long way in saving lifes as first strategy in a battle is to know your enemy...

so steemites lets review our lifestyle in other to renew out life span.

HAPPY STEEMING

@MicroWole