By The Numbers
How Much – and What Kind – of Cancers are Preventable?
The AICR policy report sought to determine how much cancer could be prevented through diet, physical activity and weight management.
These estimates were based upon the findings of the 2007 expert report and its updates about how different patterns of diet, physical activity and weight affect risk of cancer.
Percentage of Cancers That Could Be Prevented
via Healthy Diet, Regular Physical Activity and Healthy Weight
|
Cancer Site |
US |
|
Endometrium |
70 |
|
Esophagus |
69 |
|
Mouth, pharynx and larynx |
63 |
|
Stomach |
47 |
|
Colorectum |
50 |
|
Pancreas |
19 |
|
Breast, female |
38 |
|
Lung |
36 |
|
Kidney |
24 |
|
Gallbladder |
21 |
|
Liver |
15 |
|
Prostate |
11 |
|
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Find out what the science says about how to help prevent these and other specific cancers.
Or visit our Reducing Your Risk section to start making the small, everyday changes that protect against many cancers.
Published on November 21, 2012
