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Cancer Prevention and Risk Factors

Yale Cancer Center via YouTube

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Learn about cancer prevention strategies and key risk factors in this 29-minute lecture by Dr. Melinda Irwin from Yale Cancer Center. Explore evidence-based approaches to reducing cancer risk through lifestyle modifications, environmental awareness, and understanding genetic predispositions. Discover how diet, physical activity, tobacco use, alcohol consumption, and other modifiable factors influence cancer development. Examine the latest research on primary prevention methods and gain insights into how individuals can make informed decisions to lower their cancer risk. Understand the relationship between various risk factors and different types of cancer, while learning practical strategies for implementing preventive measures in daily life.

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Cancer Prevention and Risk Factors

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Yale Cancer Center

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