The number of cancer patients is increasing in Nepal. According to a statistic, there are about one lakh cancer patients in Nepal. The number of deaths from this disease is also the same. According to a non-governmental organization 'Relief Society', 20,000 people die from cancer every year. The data of the World Health Organization (WHO) about this disease is also scary.

Mira Shah, nutritionist  According to the

organization, 20 million people are affected by this disease every year in the world and about 8 million people die. It is estimated that the number of cancer patients in the world will reach 28.4 million by the year 2040 if it continues at the same rate. Cancer is the sixth leading cause of death in the world. Only developed countries are included in this data. If developing countries are also included in the data, this number will increase even more.

There are various reasons for the increase in cancer. Among them is the busy and unorganized routine of people. Due to not being aware of one's health, the disease has plagued people. Even if the body does not have complex problems, the situation has become dire even if one does not go to the hospital or consult a doctor regularly. It is not possible to report any disease. Cervical cancer is more common in women. Many people are dying from cancer, colon cancer, etc. According to experts, they can be reduced by 50% through diet and treatment. The risk of cancer is increased by consuming foods that are high in salt, fat, and low in fiber A study conducted in the UK in 2012 included subjects such as lifestyle, food intake, calories consumed throughout the day, and the risk of cancer is high by not eating outside food and exercising regularly It is not only beneficial for us but also for our family. Instead of becoming a burden on others, we should adopt a more active and disciplined lifestyle. It reduces the risk of cancer Vitamins, phosphorus, iron, etc. help in reducing cancer. Regular consumption of apples helps to improve lung cancer. The nutrients and vitamin C in it are good Carotene', 'lutein', and 'cyanthin' are sources of 'antioxidants', which are considered to be very good for cancer. The 'carotenoid' and other nutrients found in it do not cause cancer.