Cutting Down Cancer Risk on the Workplace

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) dubs cancer as the “leading cause of death in developed countries and the second leading cause of death in developing countries.” Roughly 12.7 million people are diagnosed with the disease annually, with the number expected to increase in the coming year.

Many things come into play when talking about the causes of cancer. According to the CDC, some of these factors are: age, sex, and race; family history of the cancer; diet and personal habits, such as smoking and alcohol consumption; certain medical conditions; exposure to cancer-causing agents in the environment; and …read more