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Stats, Facts and Research
Related to Cancer
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It is estimated that approximately 20-33% of all cancers are related
to what you eat. Diet, including alcohol, has been linked to cancers
of the breast, colon, mouth, stomach, pancreas and prostate.
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Cancer is a disease directly affected by lifestyle choices. Eating
right, staying physically active, watching your weight and not smoking
could reduce your cancer risk by 60% to 70%.
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The World Health Organization estimates that 10 million cases of
cancer occurred around the world last year, and expects that number
to grow to 14.7 million cases within the next twenty years. Yet today
we know those tragic numbers can be lowered significantly...
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The potential of Prevention:
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Eating right, plus staying physically active and maintaining
a healthy weight, can cut cancer risk by 30% to 40%
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Recommended dietary choices coupled with not smoking have
the potential to reduce cancer risk by 60% to 70%
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A simple change, such as eating the recommended five servings
of vegetables and fruit each day, could by itself reduce the
cancer rates more than 20%.
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Related to Cardiovascular Diseases
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In Canada, 22,000 individuals die each year as the result of an
acute myocardial infarction. Half of these deaths occur before the
victim reaches a hospital.
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Cardiovascular disease costs the Canadian economy almost $20 billion
every year in physician services, hospital costs, lost wages and decreased
productivity.
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The Heart and Stroke Foundation funds 2/3 of the research projects
carried out in Canada in the area of heart disease and stroke.
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More than 500 Canadian research teams related to heart disease are
currently searching for ways to save and improve lives.
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Early Warning Signs of heart disease in Women
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Pain or discomfort in the chest that comes on with activity
and goes away with rest.
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Shortness of breath or unusual tiredness with activity.
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Activities that used to be easy have become difficult.
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Heaviness, pressure, squeezing, fullness, burning, tightness or other
discomfort in chest, shoulder, arm, neck or jaw that doesn't go away
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Warning Signs of heart attack in Women
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A vague discomfort in your chest that doesn't go away with
rest, or sudden severe, crushing chest discomfort that may move
to other parts of your body.
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Heaviness, pressure, squeezing, fullness, burning, tightness
or other discomfort in chest, shoulder, arm, neck or jaw that
doesn't go away.
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Unusual pain that spreads down one or both arms.
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Shortness of breath; paleness, sweating or weakness.
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Nausea, vomiting and/or indigestion.
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Feelings of extreme anxiety, denial or fear.
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Warning Signs of heart attack in Men
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Pain or discomfort in chest
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Pain resembling previous angina or heart attack
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Sudden, unusual shortness of breath
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Chest pain may be accompanied by an upset stomach, sweating
and/or shortness of breath
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Chest pain may spread into shoulders, arms, neck, jaw, throat
and/or back
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Any combination of the above makes a heart attack more likely.
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If you experience any of these feelings, tell someone right away or
call for emergency help.
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The warning signs of a stroke:
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Vision Problems - Sudden loss of vision particularly in one
eye or double vision.
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Headaches - Sudden, severe and unusual headaches.
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Weakness - Sudden, weakness, mumbness and/or tingling in the
face, arm or leg.
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Trouble Speaking - Temporary loss of speech or trouble understanding
speech.
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Dizziness - Unsteadiness or sudden falls, especially with
any of the above signs.
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Sources: Heart and Stroke
Foundation and Health Canada.
Related to Canadians and Nutrition
Related to Nutrition
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Fifteen of the world's leading researchers in diet and cancer recently
reviewed more than 4,500 studies. Vegetables and fruit came out on
top as the food most likely to help reduce the risk of cancer.
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The importance of Nutrition
The foods that you eat are an important part of your health and
well-being. Nutrition is the way that your body uses the nutrients
found in foods. Protein, carbohydrate and fat are called energy
nutrients because they provide energy for your body. They also provide
the building blocks that help your body heal and stay healthy. Vitamins,
minerals and water help your body use energy themselves.
No single food can provide all of these essential nutrients. Therefore,
it is important to enjoy a variety of foods. Use the Canada's
Food Guide to Healthy Eating to choose the foods you eat and
to meet your nutrient and energy needs.
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Related to Food and Safety
Consumers can help Fight BAC! ™(bacteria) and reduce the risk
of foodborne illness by following these four simple steps:
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CLEAN: Wash hands, utensils and surfaces with hot soapy water
before, during and after preparing foods. Sanitize countertops, cutting
boards and utensils with a mild bleach and water solution. Wash all
produce thoroughly before eating or cooking.
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SEPARATE: Keep raw meats and poultry away from other foods
during storage and preparation. Keep separate cutting boards for raw
meats and vegetables. Always keep foods covered.
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COOK: Cook food thoroughly --cooking times and temperatures
vary for different meat and poultry. Prepare foods quickly, and serve
immediately so foods don't linger at room temperatures where bacteria
can grow.
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CHILL: Refrigerate or freeze perishables, prepared food and
leftovers within two hours. Make sure the refrigerator is set at a
temperature of 4C (40F), and keep the freezer at -18C (0F).
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Sources: Canadian Food Inspection
Agency and Canadian Partnership
for Consumer Food Safety Education
Research Reports and Links
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