Doctor Warns: 7 Daily Behaviors That Increase Cancer Risk

Dr. Jed Boonwongwirot, Deputy Director of Primary Care at Maharaj Nakhon Ratchasima Hospital, posted on Facebook about daily behaviors that can increase cancer risk. He emphasized that cancer is not just about luck or genetics, but is significantly influenced by daily habits that cause chronic inflammation and gradual cell damage. He highlighted 7 key behaviors that can silently increase cancer risk: 1. Frequently eating burnt or repeatedly fried foods with carcinogenic compounds 2. Drinking alcohol, even in small amounts, consistently 3. Regularly staying up late, which reduces cell repair hormones 4. Consuming excessive sugar, leading to chronic inflammation 5. Not eating vegetables and fruits, lacking antioxidants 6. Smoking or exposure to secondhand smoke daily 7. Skipping regular health screenings "Cancer doesn't develop in a single day," Dr. Jed stressed. "It comes from the accumulation of small daily behaviors. Starting to reduce these risks today is the best way to lower your cancer risk."