With the rise of short videos, a blogger from India previously shared his country's "food", saying that India's food is clean and hygienic, which has sparked heated discussions among many netizens.
After all, many people's impression of India is "dirty and messy", but surprisingly, India's incidence rate is the lowest in the world, why is this?
In countries where the environment seems to be bad, the chance of cancer is very low, let's uncover the mystery and see what the truth is!
1. Statistics show that the number of cancers in India accounts for only 1/3 of the mainland
According to the "Global Cancer Statistics 2020" released by the World Health Organization, there were 19.29 million new cancer patients in the world in 2020, of which 4.57 million new cancer patients were in mainland China, accounting for 23.7%, and this proportion is still increasing.
In addition, a study published in The Lancet found that while the incidence of cancer in China and India has increased over the past few decades, the number of cancer cases in India is only one-third of that in China, although the incidence of cancer has increased in both China and India. As a country with a large population, why is the incidence of cancer in India much lower than in China?
First of all, the eating habits of the two are different. Indians are influenced by religion, 30% of the people are vegetarians, while only about 50 million people in the mainland are used to vegetarian diets, most of them are not happy without meat, and often eat foods high in oil, salt and sugar, which are more likely to be targeted by diseases.
Secondly, alcohol and tobacco are not prevalent in India. Indians believe that smoking, drinking alcohol is blasphemy of religious beliefs, so they do not smoke or drink. In addition, cigarettes in India are expensive, and there are rules that do not allow smoking and drinking in public. However, many people on the mainland like to smoke, drink, and even become addicted.
There is also the difference in life expectancy, cancer is more common in people over 60 years old, and the older people are, the higher the risk of cancer. According to statistics, the life expectancy of women at birth in India is 70 years old, men are 67 years old, mainland women are 78 years old, and men are 75 years old.
In addition, cancer screening technology and life stress are also one of the reasons for the discrepancy between the data between the two countries. The overall level of public medical care in the mainland is better than that in India, for example, many rural cancer screening techniques in India are poor, half of the cancer patients cannot be diagnosed, and mainland citizens are under pressure for a long time, always staying up late, often anxious, etc., and they are also more likely to be targeted by diseases.
2. Why has human beings not been able to overcome cancer and achieve a complete cure?
As a disease that seriously threatens human life and health, the incidence of cancer is rising, and fighting cancer has become particularly important. Although the medical level is improving, it is still a bit inadequate to deal with cancer, so why is the continuous development of medical care still unable to completely overcome cancer?
Although cancer cells are normal cells originating from the human body, they have the ability to multiply indefinitely due to genetic mutations, and it is difficult to completely eliminate them.
In addition, as cancer cells continue to proliferate, they will invade surrounding tissues and even metastasize to distant places along with blood circulation, thus affecting the prognosis.
In addition to this, cancer cells have the property of immune evasion. Most cancer cells can be recognized and eliminated by the human immune system, but some evolved cancer cells will escape the detection of the immune system through antigen coverage, blocking antibodies, glycosylation and other ways to escape the detection of the immune system, and remain in the body to continue to proliferate, thus endangering human health.
3. Grade 1 carcinogens hidden on the table, long-term consumption may be risky
Cancer is developed by a combination of factors, and cancer has a long formation cycle. In the face of cancer, prevention is better than cure, and these recognized carcinogens should be avoided!
1. Every other night vegetable
The longer the leafy greens are left out overnight, the more nitrite will be generated, and regular consumption will increase the risk of cancer. Therefore, it is recommended that green leafy vegetables should be eaten all at once and avoid making too much.
2. Moldy food
Aflatoxins, a class of carcinogens produced in mouldy foods, are 68 times more toxic than arsenic, and aflatoxins can damage the liver and increase the risk of liver cancer. Therefore, if you find that the food is moldy, you should throw it away in time.
3. Chinese-style salted fish
In 2012, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) listed Chinese-style salted fish as a class I carcinogen, and the production process of Chinese-style salted fish needs to be salted, exposed to the sun and dehydrated, which will produce a lot of nitrite, and may produce nitrite amine after eating, thereby increasing the risk of nasopharyngeal cancer.
4. 槟榔
Areca nut contains the carcinogen arecaine, and the fiber of betel nut is coarse, and long-term chewing will increase the damage of the oral mucosa and induce oral cancer. Therefore, for the sake of good health, it is necessary to eat less betel nut.
Many people wonder why India, a country with a large population, has a much lower cancer incidence than China. It may be related to different eating habits, Indians do not smoke and drink, poor cancer screening techniques, etc. The high incidence of cancer in mainland China is far greater than prevention, and it is usually necessary to stay away from recognized carcinogens.
Resources:
[1] "China has three times the cancer rate in India, both are populous countries, and the reasons behind it are worth reflecting on". Chronic Disease Community.2021-06-23
[2] "The 3 internationally recognized "first-class carcinogens" are hidden in your dining table and bedside! Some people eat and touch every day, and unknowingly have cancer on the upper body". Family Doctor.2023-10-16
[3] "Why Cancer Is So Hard to Conquer, Oncologists: The Fundamental Problem Is Here". Medical Authority.2020-07-21
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