Esophageal cancer primary prevention
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Hadeel Maksoud M.D.[2]
Overview
Overview
Effective measures for the primary prevention of esophageal cancer include the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease and Barrett’s esophagus, weight loss, avoidance of tobacco and alcohol, and a diet rich in fruits and vegetables.
Primary Prevention
Primary Prevention
- Epidemiology data shows the following intervention may help to reduce the risk of esophageal cancer:[1]
- Treating gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and Barrett’s esophagus early
- Prevention of injury to the esophagus
- Avoidance of tobacco and alcohol
- Diet rich in fruits and vegetables
- Avoid weight gain
References
References
- ↑ Chung CS, Lee YC, Wang CP, Ko JY, Wang WL, Wu MS, Wang HP (2010). “Secondary prevention of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma in areas where smoking, alcohol, and betel quid chewing are prevalent”. J. Formos. Med. Assoc. 109 (6): 408–21. doi:10.1016/S0929-6646(10)60072-1. PMID 20610142.
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