Scientists have found why men are more likely to get cancer

09 August 2022, 14:00 | Science 
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Men have a higher risk of getting cancer due to internal biological differences. Therefore, bad habits fade into the background in this matter.. This is stated in a study by the US National Cancer Institute, Daily Mail.. The study involved 300,000 middle-aged and older Americans who had not had cancer for 15 years.. In particular, scientists studied the prevalence of various types of cancer in 171,274 men and 122,826 women from 1995 to 2011.. The results showed that the incidence of cancer in men is 11 times higher than in women - only two cases of esophageal cancer in women per 100,000 person-years compared to 22 cases in men. " The researchers suggested that differences in genes, hormones and the immune system play a role.. Drinking alcohol has also been shown to increase the risk of developing mouth and throat cancers.. Being overweight increases the risk of many types of cancer, including colon, kidney, uterine, and esophageal cancers.. Overweight women who have gone through menopause have a higher risk of developing breast cancer. At the same time, maintaining a healthy body weight reduces the risk of cancer and other health problems such as heart disease and diabetes.. At the same time, men are 11 times more likely to get esophageal cancer and four times more likely to get stomach or throat cancer.. They are also three times more likely to be diagnosed with bladder cancer.. And the male sex hormone testosterone may increase the likelihood of skin, prostate, and liver cancers in men by promoting cell growth.. Recall, scientists from the California University of Public Health in San Francisco called a sudden sign that may indicate the development of leukemia. It shows up in the morning. Doctors called new symptoms of blood cancer. Subscribe to our channel https://t. me/korrespondentnet Author: 1.

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