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What is the Air Quality Index and how is it linked to health?
The Air Pollution Index is a measure of daily air quality. Hanoi's air pollution index has been alarmingly high in recent days, which can cause many negative consequences to human health.
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Find out fine dust pm 1.0 and pm2.5 in polluted air
Statistics from the Vietnam Environmental Monitoring Center show that the concentration of fine dust pm2.5 and fine dust pm1.0 in the air in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City is at an alarming level, exceeding the standards of the World Health Organization (WHO) and potentially directly affecting human health.
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Acrylamide in food and cancer risk
Acrylamide is a compound that occurs in some foods, especially in plant foods rich in carbohydrates and low in protein, processed at high temperatures with oil such as frying, roasting, and baking. Acrylamide is also used to produce some plastics and many other materials. Acrylamide in food and the high risk of cancer for humans.
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Obesity, overweight and cancer risk
There are many factors that can cause a person to become obese, including genetic, hormonal, environmental, emotional, and cultural factors. People who are overweight are at increased risk of many health problems, such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and cardiovascular disease. Being overweight is also associated with an increased risk of many types of cancer.
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Why does your waist size matter?
Currently, BMI (body mass index) is the most common way to determine whether a person is at risk for weight-related health problems, but it may not be the most accurate. For some serious diseases, where fat is stored on the body is more important than overall weight. In particular, waist circumference is considered an important measure of a person's risk for health problems.
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Effects of smoking on health
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), tobacco kills more than 8 million people worldwide each year. Of these, more than 7 million die from direct tobacco use and about 1.2 million die from non-smokers who are exposed to second-hand smoke.
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Cancer has a family factor: What you need to know
It is very important to share your family's health history with your healthcare provider. This is especially important if you have been diagnosed with cancer.
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Age and cancer risk
Age is the biggest risk factor for developing cancer. In fact, 60% of people with cancer are 65 years of age or older, and only 60% of those who survive are diagnosed with the disease. The best cancer treatment plan depends on the person's health, lifestyle, desires, and other factors.
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Proper understanding of cancer risks
Risk is often used to describe how likely a person is to get cancer. It is also used to refer to the possibility that the cancer may return or recur. Researchers and doctors study cancer risk to improve people's health.
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Risk of cancer progression/death
Cancer is the second leading cause of death globally and caused about 9.6 million deaths in 2018. Globally, about 1 in 6 deaths is due to cancer. So what is the risk and survival rate of cancer patients?
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Understanding the "Risk of Cancer"
It is often difficult to know exactly why one person has cancer and another does not. Many studies have shown that there are many cancer risk factors such as exposure to chemicals, as well as certain health risk behaviors. Therefore, a correct understanding of cancer risk is very important for cancer prevention.
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