Taking aspirin daily can reduce the risk of developing or dying from stomach or intestinal cancer, according to British researchers from the University of London..

Scientists have analyzed 200 scientific papers on the benefits and harms of aspirin. It turned out that regular use of the drug reduced the number of cases of illness and death from intestinal, stomach and esophagus cancers by 30–40%. In addition, it was found that aspirin reduced mortality from lung cancer, prostate and breast cancer. However, these figures were not as high..

Researchers conclude that people over the age of 50 are very helpful to take aspirin on a regular basis for 10 years to reduce the risk of various forms of cancer.. However, scientists warned, it is necessary to consult with your doctor before taking the drug, since aspirin can cause bleeding.

Experts estimate that if all people in the UK at the age of 50 years and older took aspirin for 10 years, then in two decades it would have been possible to prevent about 122 thousand. deaths from cancer.

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