Cancer Prevention: Simple Changes for Better Health

Cancer is a serious disease, but up to 40% of cases can be prevented through healthy habits.

Nutrition: Choose fruits, vegetables, legumes, whole grains, and olive oil. Avoid processed foods, sugar, and saturated fats. The Mediterranean Diet offers protection.

Exercise: Even 30 minutes of walking daily helps. Choose an activity you enjoy.

Weight: Maintain a healthy weight through diet and exercise.

Smoking: Quit smoking. ΟΚΥπΥ (www.shso.org.cy) provides assistance.

Alcohol: Consume alcohol in moderation.

Sun: Use sunscreen and avoid excessive exposure.

Check-ups: Do not skip preventive check-ups and vaccinations (mammography, Pap test, colonoscopy, HPV vaccine, PSA test).

Sleep & Stress: Sleep 7-8 hours and manage stress.

ΟΚΥπΥ has 37 Health Centers in Cyprus for preventive check-ups and advice.

Geroskipou Health Center offers prevention and health care services.