Canned foods increase the risk of cancer

A new study by the Breast Cancer Foundation (Australia) found that the level of toxicity of Bisphenol A, often abbreviated as BPA, in many canned foods sold in the country market.

Australian scientists conducted a study of canned foods commonly used during the holiday season and found a significant amount of this toxic chemical in these foods. Notably, BPA is likely to increase the risk of breast cancer.

Scientists say the level of harm can vary according to the amount of consumption and the consequences can lead to the risk of many health problems, from breast cancer, prostate cancer, slowing down. or accelerating puberty in girls, up to type 2 diabetes, obesity and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

The results of the tests also showed that the consumption of canned food at half the current level also has the level of BPA equivalent to the level that could cause health effects.

Data from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare said that on average, more than 300 people are diagnosed with cancer each day. On average, men get sick more than women. The most life-threatening cancers are bowel cancer, prostate cancer and breast cancer. However, the good news is that the number of people dying from cancer has decreased in recent years, estimating the average rate of decline for men with cancer is 21% and for women is 15%.

Meanwhile, the Australian Cancer Council has just warned that the rate of skin cancer in this country is increasing, along with the number of deaths. Statistics show that payments for workers' skin cancer claims have doubled in more than a decade. Specifically, more than 1,300 workers have suffered from sun-related skin diseases from 2000 and 2009.

Lead researcher Terry Slevin points out that regular exposure to the sun will cause skin damage, although it does not appear immediately but lasts for years. In fact, the amount of compensation exceeds the amount spent on propaganda about the importance of preventing harmful sunlight.