10 groups of people most susceptible to cancer

In theory, everyone is susceptible to cancer. But this is the result of research by American scientists and medical experts. Therefore, these individuals should take preventive measures early on.

1. A person who drinks strong, hot tea every day.

Regularly drinking strong tea at high temperatures (above 70°C) not only easily damages the esophagus but also causes chronic stomach ulcers. Furthermore, the tannins in tea can accumulate in damaged areas, further irritating already damaged esophageal cells and potentially causing chronic stomach ulcers to develop into cancer.

2 people who regularly work night shifts.

Cancer cells can suddenly form during normal cell division. Nighttime is the optimal time for cell division. If you don't get enough sleep at night, your immune system weakens, and mutated cells aren't eliminated in time, which can lead to the development of cancer.

People who stay up late or have to drink coffee or smoke to stay awake are also more likely to allow carcinogens to enter their bodies.

3. People who frequently hold back from urinating or defecating.

Urine often contains one or more carcinogens that can stimulate bladder cancer cells. Feces contain even more harmful substances such as hydrogen sulfide, skatole, cholesterol metabolites, and secondary bile acids. Regularly suppressing the urge to urinate can irritate the intestinal lining, potentially leading to cancer.

4. People who are prone to allergies

American scientists investigated nearly 40,000 people with asthma and allergies to certain medications or chemicals, finding they had a higher risk of developing cancer than those without allergies. The results showed that the incidence of breast cancer in women with a history of allergies was 30% higher than in the general population, and the incidence of prostate cancer in men with a history of allergies was 40% higher than in the general population.

5. People with low serum cholesterol

According to some American experts, people with excessively low serum cholesterol have a relatively high rate of colon cancer. Those with serum cholesterol levels below 110 mg/dl have more than three times the risk of developing colon cancer compared to the average person.

6. People who like to eat meat.

Experts at Harvard University have found that people who primarily consume pork, beef, and lamb have a 2.5 times higher risk of colorectal cancer compared to those who eat meat only a few times a month. The risk of pancreatic cancer also increases with the amount of meat consumed.

7. Children of people with cancer

Oncology genetics research suggests that cancer is strongly linked to genetic factors, with the probability of developing cancer in subsequent generations of individuals who have had cancer being significantly higher than in the general population.

8. People with high blood pressure

Although high blood pressure cannot directly cause cancer, it is possible that both are related. Obesity, alcohol consumption, smoking, and a high-salt diet can both increase blood pressure and contribute to cancer. Therefore, actively preventing high blood pressure can also reduce the risk of developing cancer.

9. People who are deficient in vitamins

Swiss experts suggest that people with low levels of protective vitamins are more susceptible to cancer. Those deficient in vitamin A and beta-carotene have a three times higher risk of lung cancer. Those deficient in vitamin C have a twofold and 3.5-fold higher risk of esophageal and stomach cancer, respectively. The incidence of oral cancer, nasopharyngeal cancer, skin cancer, cervical cancer, stomach cancer, colon cancer, and lung cancer is also increased in those deficient in vitamin E.

10. The spouse of someone with cancer

Documents show that if one spouse has cancer, the other may also be at risk. This is known as "spousal cancer syndrome." According to experts, similar unhealthy lifestyles are the main cause of this disease.

According to Health and Life