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CAUSES OF CANCER IN THE MODERN WORLD
Abduvohidov N.Z., Roʻziyeva G.T
The Termiz University of Economics and Service, Termiz city, Farovon massif e-
Abstract:
The existence of cancer has been known for thousands of years, yet its rates
continue to grow despite advances in medicine and human development indexes. In fact,
over 35 million new cancer cases are predicted in 2050, a 77% increase from the estimated
20 million cases in 2022. This article will try to highlight key factors in cancer growth and
its preventive measures.
Keywords:
cancer, obesity, alcohol, tobacco, environmental pollution
Introduction:
The fast-increasing worldwide cancer burden is a result of changes in
risk factor exposure, many of which are linked to socioeconomic development as well as
population increase and aging. Obesity, alcohol, and tobacco use are the main causes of
the rising cancer incidence, while environmental pollution continues to be a major
contributor to environmental risk factors.
HOW CAN OBESITY CAUSE CANCER?
Numerous theories have been put forth to explain how obesity may raise the chance of
developing certain types of cancer.
Excess estrogen produced by fat tissue, also known as adipose tissue, has been linked
to an increased risk of ovarian, endometrial, breast, and several other cancers.
Blood levels of insulin and insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) are frequently elevated
in obese individuals. Insulin resistance causes high insulin levels, or hyperinsulinemia,
which occurs before type 2 diabetes, another proven risk factor for cancer. High insulin
and IGF-1 levels may encourage the growth of malignancies of the colon, kidney, prostate,
and endometrium.
Chronic inflammatory diseases such as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and gallstones
are common in obese people. These illnesses may result in oxidative stress, which
damages DNA and raises the risk of malignancies of the biliary system and other organs.
Adipokines are hormones produced by fat cells that have the ability to either promote
or hinder cell proliferation. For instance, as div fat increases, so does the blood's
concentration of the adipokine leptin, and elevated leptin levels might encourage
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abnormal cell division. Adiponectin, another adipokine, may have antiproliferative
properties that prevent the growth of tumors and is less prevalent in obese individuals than
in those who are healthy in weight.
Other metabolic and cell growth regulators, such as AMP-activated protein kinase and
mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR), may also be impacted, both directly and
indirectly, by fat cells.
Obesity may also influence cancer risk through altered tumor immunology and
modifications to the mechanical characteristics of the scaffolding tissue surrounding
growing tumors.
Obesity can have biological impacts as well as make screening and management more
challenging. For instance, women who are overweight or obese are more likely to get
cervical cancer than women who are of a healthy weight. This is probably because cervical
cancer screening is less successful in these people.
EFFECTS OF ALCOHOL ON CANCER
Alcohol may raise the risk of cancer in a number of ways, according to research,
including
converting ethanol in alcoholic beverages into acetaldehyde, a hazardous chemical and
likely human carcinogen, which can harm proteins and DNA (the genetic material that
makes up genes).
Acetaldehyde also produces reactive oxygen species, which are chemically reactive
molecules that contain oxygen and can harm the div's lipids (fats), proteins, and DNA
through a process known as oxidation.
Hindring the div's capacity to absorb and digest a number of nutrients that may be
linked to the risk of cancer, such as carotenoids, vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin
E, and nutrients in the vitamin B complex, such as folate.
rising levels of the sex hormone estrogen in the blood, which is associated with an
increased risk of breast cancer
A number of carcinogenic pollutants, including nitrosamines, asbestos fibers, phenols,
and hydrocarbons, may also be present in alcoholic beverages as a result of fermentation
and manufacture.
RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN TOBACCO AND CANCER
One of the main causes of cancer and cancer-related deaths is tobacco usage. Because
tobacco products and secondhand smoke include numerous chemicals that damage DNA,
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people who use tobacco products or are frequently around environmental tobacco smoke,
also known as secondhand smoke, are more likely to develop cancer.
Numerous cancers are brought on by tobacco use, including acute myeloid leukemia
and cancers of the lung, larynx (voice box), mouth, esophagus, throat, bladder, kidney,
liver, stomach, pancreas, colon, and rectum, as well as the cervix. Individuals who use
smokeless tobacco, such as snuff or chewing tobacco, are more likely to develop
pancreatic, esophageal, and oral malignancies.
Tobacco use has no safe threshold. It is highly recommended that everyone who uses
tobacco products of any kind stop. Regardless of age, quitting smoking significantly
increases life expectancy as compared to continuing to smoke. Additionally, the risk of
death is decreased when smoking cessation occurs at the time of a cancer diagnosis.
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CANCER CAUSING SUBSTANCES IN THE ENVIRONMENT
Changes to specific genes that affect how our cells work are what create cancer.
When DNA replicates during cell division, some of these genetic alterations naturally
take place. Others, however, are caused by exposures to the environment that harm
DNA. Substances like the compounds in tobacco smoke or radiation like the sun's UV
rays can be included in these exposures.
Some cancer-causing exposures, like tobacco smoke and sunlight, can be avoided
by people. Some, however, are more difficult to avoid, particularly if they are present in
the food we eat, the water we drink, the air we breathe, or the supplies we use for our
occupations. Researchers are looking at the exposures that can lead to or cause cancer.
People may be able to avoid dangerous exposures if they are aware of which ones exist
and where they can be discovered.
The following chemicals have been identified as known human carcinogens by the
National Toxicology Program (NTP) in its 15th Report on Carcinogens. However, just
because a material has been classified as a carcinogen does not guarantee that it will
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cause cancer. The amount and length of exposure, as well as the person's genetic history,
are among the many factors that affect a person's likelihood of developing cancer.
Aflatoxins
Aristolochic Acids
Arsenic
Asbestos
Benzene
Benzidine
Beryllium
1,3-Butadiene
Cadmium
Coal Tar and Coal-Tar Pitch
Coke-Oven Emissions
Crystalline Silica (respirable size)
Erionite
Ethylene Oxide
Formaldehyde
Hexavalent Chromium Compounds
Indoor Emissions from the Household Combustion of Coal
Mineral Oils: Untreated and Mildly Treated
Nickel Compounds
Radon
Secondhand Tobacco Smoke (Environmental Tobacco Smoke)
Soot
Strong Inorganic Acid Mists Containing Sulfuric Acid
Thorium
Trichloroethylene
Vinyl Chloride
Wood Dust
Conclusion:
Cancer is a multifactorial disease, with its development influenced by
genetic predisposition, lifestyle choices, environmental exposures, and biological
processes. Prevention strategies include adopting a healthy lifestyle (balanced diet, regular
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exercise, no smoking or excessive drinking), minimizing exposure to carcinogens, and
early detection through regular screenings. Awareness and proactive measures can
significantly reduce the burden of cancer at individual and population levels.
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