Here’s what you can do:

Reduce alcohol intake

Drinking alcohol daily increases the risk of

mouth, throat, liver, colon, rectum and breast cancers.

Minimise exposure to ultra-violet radiation95% of melanomas and 99% of non-melanoma skin cancers are

caused by UV exposure.

Quit smoking and avoid exposure to

tobacco smoke

Tobacco smoking causes about 90% of lung cancer

in men and 65% in women.

At least

30% of all cancer cases

are associated with lifestyle

factors

Reduce your cancer risk

Stay activeLack of physical activity

increases risk of colorectal cancer. When linked to obesity, it is implicated in cancer of the breast, colon, endometrium, oesophagus and other sites.

Maintain a healthy weight

A recent Australian study estimatesthat 25% of cancers (43,000) in 2025

could be prevented through improvements in diet and

exercise alone.