Doctor tells how to prevent cancer in children
22.03.2023 08:20
Primary prevention – measures aimed at preventing the occurrence of a disease.
We are talking about caring for the health of future parents and eliminating the impact of harmful external factors on their bodies.
Secondary includes measures aimed at identifying precancerous diseases and cancer at early stages.
Secondary measures include identifying risk groups among children.
Lyudmila Artyushkevich, a pediatric oncologist of the 1st category at the HappyDerm medical center, notes that special attention should be paid to:
- For children under one year old.
- Children with congenital syndromes that put them at high risk of developing cancer. Example: leukemia often develops in Down syndrome.
- Premature babies.
- Children in whose families there are hereditary forms of cancer.
When thinking about the child's future, it is necessary to form the correct behavior model from childhood. It is necessary to prevent the development of tumors in adulthood. This is:
- Absence of bad habits.
- Regular medical check-ups.
- Vaccination against hepatitis B to prevent liver cancer and against human papillomavirus to prevent cervical cancer.
- Limited sun exposure.
- Timely medical care if health problems arise.
- Safe sex.
- Proper nutrition.
Take care of your child's health!
