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CHAPTER 4
WHAT WE KNOW ABOUT CANCER
In Fitness to Fly, find
8 PRACTICAL WAYS TO MINIMIZE THE RISK OF CANCER:
Studies indicate that the incidence of cancer is generally lower in professional pilots than in the general population. However, excessive exposure to UV from sunlight during layovers and free time has been proposed as a possible cause of cancer of the skin, consistently found in professional pilots and air traffic controllers.
Other types of cancer are caused by the five leading lifestyle risks: high body mass index, low fruit and vegetable intake, lack of physical activity, tobacco use and alcohol use.
1. Stop smoking
2. Eat a healthy diet
3. Maintain a healthy weight
4. Cut back on alcohol
5. Avoid sunburn
6. Get active!
7. Reduce the risk of certain infections.
8. Discuss with a health professional which cancer screening tests you should undergo.
Studies indicate that the incidence of cancer is generally lower in professional pilots than in the general population. However, excessive exposure to UV from sunlight during layovers and free time has been proposed as a possible cause of cancer of the skin, consistently found in professional pilots and air traffic controllers.
Other types of cancer are caused by the five leading lifestyle risks: high body mass index, low fruit and vegetable intake, lack of physical activity, tobacco use and alcohol use.
In Fitness to Fly, find
8 PRACTICAL WAYS TO MINIMIZE THE RISK OF CANCER:
1. Stop smoking
2. Eat a healthy diet
3. Maintain a healthy weight
4. Cut back on alcohol
5. Avoid sunburn
6. Get active!
7. Reduce the risk of certain infections.
8. Discuss with a health professional which cancer screening tests you should undergo.
CHAPTER 1
UNDERSTANDING CARDIOVASCULAR RISK
CHAPTER 2
HOW TO KEEP MENTALLY WELL
CHAPTER 3
IMPACT OF ALCOHOL AND DRUGS ON PERFORMANCE AND HEALTH
CHAPTER 4
WHAT WE KNOW ABOUT CANCER
CHAPTER 5
HOW TO REDUCE YOUR HEALTH RISKS FROM MUSCULOSKELETAL INJURY
CHAPTER 6
NUTRITION AND WEIGHT MANAGEMENT
CHAPTER 7
SLEEP AND THE IMPACT OF MEDICAL CONDITIONS
CHAPTER 8
TRAVEL HEALTH
CHAPTER 9
HEARING AND VISION
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CHAPTER 4
WHAT WE KNOW ABOUT CANCER