To prevent stomach cancer, eat well

Gastric cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in the world, causing 600,000 deaths each year. China is one of the regions with a high incidence of gastric cancer. In recent years, the incidence of gastric cancer has shown a clear trend of getting younger. In the past, gastric cancer was mostly diagnosed in people aged 40 to 60, but now it is mostly diagnosed in people aged 35 to 55. In recent years, the incidence of gastric cancer in young people aged 19 to 35 has shown a clear upward trend.

The occurrence of gastric cancer is not only related to genetics and decreased immune function, but also closely related to eating habits and hygiene habits. There are 7 improper eating habits and hygiene habits that can lead to oral cancer:

1. Often eat too much salted food, such as kimchi, pickled vegetables, pickled fish, etc.;

2. Like smoked and grilled food, such as bacon, barbecue skewers, etc.;

3. Frequent consumption of unfresh food, such as moldy food, expired and spoiled canned food, food with excessive preservatives, etc.;

4. Eating less fresh fruits and vegetables will lead to malnutrition and decreased resistance;

5. A low-protein diet reduces the repair capacity of the gastric mucosa;

6. Overeating, liking to eat dry, hard, hot, spicy food, eating too fast, etc.;

7. Smoking and drinking.

Some bad habits can lead to Helicobacter pylori infection, which is an important related factor of gastric cancer; some can allow some carcinogenic chemicals to enter the body or directly damage the gastric mucosa; some, such as smoking, drinking, and hot food, directly damage the gastric mucosa, leading to gastric ulcers and chronic gastritis, which can develop into gastric cancer over the long term.

It is still difficult to change the genetic factors of gastric cancer, but it is entirely possible to change bad hygiene and eating habits, thereby reducing the incidence of gastric cancer.