This is a comprehensive information page about cancer prevention by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare. It explains the importance of lifestyle improvement and cancer screening.
Key Points
1. Basic Approach to Cancer Prevention and Screening
- Balance between risk reduction through lifestyle improvement and early detection through appropriate screening is important
- Cancer prevention and screening leaflet (887KB) provided
- Regular screening essential as it's impossible to prevent all cancers completely
- Recommended to undergo screening at appropriate ages and intervals
2. Relationship Between Lifestyle and Cancer
- Smoking (including passive smoking): 1.6 times cancer risk for men, 1.5 times for women
- Drinking: 3 or more cups of sake increases overall cancer risk 1.6 times, esophageal cancer 4.6 times, colorectal cancer 2.1 times
- Diet: Excess salt, insufficient vegetables/fruits, hot foods and drinks are risk factors
- Physical activity: Resolving lack of exercise reduces cancer and heart disease risks
- Appropriate weight: Recommended BMI 23-27 for men, 19-25 for women
3. Cancer Prevention Through Infection Control
- "Infection" is the top cause of cancer in Japanese women and second for men
- Undergo hepatitis virus testing and treatment as needed
- Consider Helicobacter pylori testing and eradication (consult with physician)
- HPV vaccination (regular vaccination for girls from 6th grade elementary to 1st grade high school) and cervical cancer screening
- HTLV-1 measures (prevention of adult T-cell leukemia)
4. Research Results from National Cancer Center
- Multi-purpose cohort study (long-term follow-up of 140,000 people)
- Next-generation multi-purpose cohort study (110,000 people)
- Development of evidence-based cancer risk assessment and guidelines
- Estimation of cancer cause contribution in Japanese (JAPAN PAF Project)
- 6NC cohort collaboration project utilizing electronic medical information
5. Cancer Prevention Methods for Japanese (5+1)
- 5 healthy habits: no smoking, moderate drinking, improved diet, physical activity, maintaining appropriate weight
- +1 added as infection control measures
- Practicing 5 healthy habits reduces risk by 43% for men and 37% for women
- Cancer prevention knowledge pamphlet "Knowing Enables Cancer Prevention Measures" created for middle and high school students
- Various educational materials provided including A2 posters and A5 booklets
The article aims to communicate comprehensive cancer prevention measures based on scientific evidence to the public in an easy-to-understand manner and promote lifestyle improvements and regular screening.