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16 million new cancer cases worldwide

The number of new cases of cancer in the year 2020 will exceed 16 million worldwide for the first time. This is an increase of 60% compared to 20 years ago and will be due to the growing and aging population and adoption of unhealthy lifestyles.

Tobacco is still the biggest single source for developing malignant tumors and lung cancer, the most common form of cancer. The relative risk for a regular smoker to develop lung cancer compared to a non-smoker is between 20-30 times higher. Even involuntary tobacco smoke may increase the lung cancer by 20%.The best way to avoid getting cancer is staying away from cancer causing agents like tobacco and industrial carcinogens. It is advisable to stay healthy with physical activity and in general, avoid fat food, refined carbohydrates and animal protein. Since there is still no cure for cancer, the best way to deal with cancer is early detection. It gives a low mortality rate.