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Prevention and healthy lifestyle

 
Cancer and lifestyle facts  
 At least half of all cancers can be prevented with a 
   healthy lifestyle  
 The largest preventable cause of cancer is smoking 
 Many cancers are caused by not eating enough fruit 
   and vegetables
 
 
Cancer prevention in general practice   
We recommend RACGP's Green book - Putting prevention into practice that outlines a number of practical activities to help general practice staff illness prevention.  These activities all apply to cancer prevention:
    promoting healthy lifestyles  
    reducing risky behaviours 
    screening 
    referral.
 
LiveSmart: community lifestyle guide  (patient resource) 
The LiveSmart campaign provides the community with basic information on how to reduce their risk of developing cancer.
 
Nutrition, alcohol consumption, physical activity and cancer risk  
Find an accredited practising dietitian  
Go to Find an APD on Dietitians Assocation Australia website or ring the APD hotline 1800 812 942.   
 
SunSmart 
 
Skin cancer facts  
 Most cancers diagnosed in Australia each year are 
   skin cancers. 
 Skin cancers are mostly caused by over exposure to 
   UV radiation.  
 Around 380,000 people are treated for skin cancer and 1,600 
   people die from the disease every year. 
 
 
Sun protection 
When the ultraviolet (UV) radiation level is 3 or higher, sun protection is needed:

     Shade  
     Clothing  
     Hat  
     Sunglasses  
     Sunscreen 
 
Check daily UV levels with the SunSmart UV Alert
See our SunSmart page for more information on sun protection.

 
Smoking cessation 
 
Smoking facts  
 Smoking causes about a third of all cancers. 
 Tobacco smoking is the largest preventable cause of 
   premature death and disease in Australia.
 Smoking is a major cause of heart disease, stroke, many types 
   of cancer (lung, lip, tongue, mouth, throat, nose, nasal sinus, 
   voice box, oesophagus, pancreas, stomach, kidney, bladder, 
   urethra, cervix and bone marrow), emphysema, asthma, 
   blindness and a wide variety of other health problems.

 
Quit SA has information, services and many resources to help you support your patients to stop smoking. 



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