Certain everyday habits like smoking, drinking too much alcohol, being overweight, and not moving around enough can raise your chances of getting different kinds of cancer.

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Effect of modifiable lifestyle risk factors on the incidence and prevention of cancer in modern society: A review

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The study looks at the exact same bad habits mentioned in the claim—like smoking, drinking too much, being overweight, and not exercising—and says they really do increase the risk of getting many types of cancer.

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Effect of modifiable lifestyle risk factors on the incidence and prevention of cancer in modern society: A review

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DOI: 10.25259/anams-2022-10-5-(757)

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