10 Bad Habits Cause Cancer
                     
10 Bad Habits Cause Cancer 



10 Bad Habits Cause Cancer 

Cancer is a disease most at risk of causing the death of the second in the world. In the year 

2015 the number of deaths due to cancer reached 8.8 million. 

 

There are some habits that can cause cancer. For example bad habits, weight, food that is 

less healthy, less physical activity, smoking and alcohol consumption excess. 

 

 

The following bad habits that can cause cancer. 

 

1. Air freshener 

Air freshener is often used to overcome the smell of the room which is not good. However, 

the air freshener is not to improve the quality of the air in the room. 

 

On the contrary, air fresheners contain harmful substances that cause cancer. These harmful 

substances will go into the nose when sprayed into the room. 

 

2. Alcoholic beverages 

Consuming alcoholic beverages has been shown to increase the risk of cancer. A study noted 

to consume alcoholic drinks two times in a day can increase the risk of cancer of the 

esophagus, colon cancer, rectal cancer and breast cancer. 

 

3. Birth control pills 

Birth control pills, consumed to prevent pregnancy. Taking birth control pills can increase the 


risk of breast cancer cauces also cancer of the cervix and liver. 

 

4. Candles 

A study says that the smoke from paraffin candles contain carcinogens and components of 

other fossil fuels. To replace the use of paraffin wax should use pure beeswax as it is not 

harmful for the body. 

 

5. Smoking car 

People are more often exposed to the smoke from the diesel fuel will have health problems. 

Smoke from cars can cause lung cancer and other respiratory diseases. Diesel and gasoline 

releases carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons that are toxic. 

 

6. Cosmetic 

Women often use makeup to improve the appearance. But the chemicals contained in 

cosmetics will remain in the body even if already clean face. We recommend that you use 

cosmetics with organic ingredients to reduce the risk of skin cancer. 

 

7. Food that is burned 

Fish, chicken, or other food that is processed with fire will cause some parts to be scorched. 

Although it has a delicious flavor, the food is burned can increase the risk of cancer of the 

stomach, colon and pancreas. 

 

 

8. Canned food 

A container of metal materials are used to package foods contain harmful chemicals. 

Consume canned food will cause certain causes hormone disruption and changes in DNA 


which result in cancer of the breast. 

 

9. Diet Soda 

Diet soda contains artificial sweeteners which can increase the prostate cancer cause and 

other types of cancer. Some research has also shown that diet soda can cause bladder cancer 

and tumors of the brain. 

 

10. Sunscreen 

Most people use sunscreen or sunblock to prevent skin problems. But the sunscreen contains 

ingredients called zinc oxide which produce free radicals that can cause DNA damage and 

trigger the growth of cancer.