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Quarter say cancer ‘down to fate’

Over a quarter of people believe that fate will determine whether they get cancer, a survey says. The poll of 4,000 people was carried out by the charity Cancer Research UK.

Those responding were asked if they thought they could cut their risk of developing cancer—or whether it was out of their hands. In total, 27 per cent of the people questioned said fate ruled whether they would be affected by the disease.

Dr Lesley Walker, director of cancer information at the charity, said: “It is alarming that such a large percentage of the British population do not realise that half of all cases of cancer can be prevented by lifestyle changes. We can all reduce our risk of cancer by stopping smoking, keeping a healthy weight and eating a balanced diet with plenty of fruit and vegetables and taking plenty of exercise.”

So half of all cases of cancer can’t be prevented? In that case, the percentage of people who believe the process is arbitrary is actually too low, isn’t it? Surely what’s alarming is that quite a few people who think cancer is preventable are going to be very disappointed.




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[lebeautemps.livejournal.com]

As dying is much more serious than Christmas shopping,(well, for some people, granted) and certain branches of the Civil Service already get days off for that purpose (I kid you not), maybe you could lobby employers for an annual "Condolence Day"....?