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12 Unbelievable Causes For Cancer That You Must Know

Most of us would have a certain amount of knowledge about the deadly disease cancer, right? Well, did you also know that there are certain unexpected causes for cancer?

Yes, we know that smoking cigarettes, exposure to certain chemicals and unhealthy diet can cause cancer; however, there are many other causes for cancer that most of us might not be aware of.

Cancer is a condition in which the cancerous cells multiply at an abnormal rate in the body, causing tumours that can lead to tissue and organ damage.

This deadly disorder can affect people of any age and gender, and in many cases, it can be fatal or can also cause permanent organ damage.

You can never be too careful when it comes to cancer, especially these days, where there is a lot of pollution in the environment and many people tend to lead unhealthy lifestyles.

So, here are a few unexpected and surprising causes for cancer that you must know, so that you can avoid doing certain things, have a look.

1. Excess Sugar

1. Excess Sugar

Excess sugar can be a cause for breast cancer, as a research study has found that excess sugar consumption can cause cancerous inflammations in the body.

2. Hot Beverages

2. Hot Beverages

A reason for cancer can also be drinking very hot beverages, as they can cause carcinogenic changes in the throat and food pipe, thereby leading to cancer.

3. Processed Meat

3. Processed Meat

According to a research study, consuming processed meat can lead to colon cancer in some people.

4. Alcohol

4. Alcohol

Another cause for cancer can be drinking excess alcohol, as it can destroy the healthy gut bacteria.

5. Sedentary Lifestyle

5. Sedentary Lifestyle

If you do not get much exercise, the blood oxygen level decreases, thus increasing the risk of cancer, which is a possible reason for cancer to occur.

6. Being Overweight

6. Being Overweight

Another reason for cancer can be being overweight, as the increase in fat cells can have carcinogenic effects on the body.

7. Oral Sex

7. Oral Sex

HPV, a sexually transmitted disease, is commonly contracted through oral sex, and this disease can cause cancers of the mouth, neck and throat later on in life.

8. Vitamin Supplements

8. Vitamin Supplements

Taking vitamin supplements in excess can also cause the growth of cancerous cells in your body. So, make sure you check with your doctor first on the dosage to be taken.

9. Wood Dust

9. Wood Dust

Another cause for cancer of the nose and respiratory tract is being exposed to wood dust constantly.

10. Lipstick

10. Lipstick

Certain lipsticks which contain harmful chemicals can also cause cancer when ingested by the user accidentally.

11. Plastic Bottles

11. Plastic Bottles

Another cause for cancer can be drinking out of plastic bottles regularly, as they can contain carcinogens or cancer-causing agents.

12. Herpes

12. Herpes

Herpes, another sexually transmitted disease, is known to cause sarcoma or bone cancer in affected people.

Story first published: Friday, September 23, 2016, 11:41 [IST]
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