Australian Study Reveals Connection Between Poor Diet and Lethal Digestive Cancers
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Canberra, Dec 3 (NationPress) A study conducted in Australia has established a connection between unhealthy dietary choices and fatal digestive cancers.
In two recent studies, researchers from Flinders University in Australia have built upon previous findings that diets rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, fish, legumes, and dairy can help mitigate the risk of gastrointestinal (GI) cancers, according to the Xinhua news agency.
With the increasing incidence of bowel cancer among individuals under 50, the researchers have urged the public to boost their fibre intake and enhance their dietary habits.
"Our findings indicate that a diet abundant in healthy fats and vegetables, while minimizing the intake of sugars and alcohol, may significantly lower the risk of bowel and other cancers," said Yohannes Melaku, the principal author of the study from Flinders Health and Medical Research Institute (FHMRI), in a media statement.
"Unhealthy eating patterns, characterized by high intakes of red and processed meats, fast foods, refined grains, alcohol, and sugary drinks, show a concerning correlation with an elevated risk of GI cancers."
The World Health Organization reports that GI cancers, including those of the bowel, colon, stomach, and pancreas, represent 26 percent of the global cancer burden and account for 35 percent of all cancer-related fatalities.
The recent research indicates that high-fibre foods foster healthy gut bacteria that can help reduce inflammation. It also noted that individuals with nutritious diets who develop GI cancers tend to have better outcomes compared to those with poor dietary habits.
Melaku emphasized that these findings demonstrate that making healthy dietary choices can serve as a proactive measure for maintaining long-term health.
