India, Dec. 18 -- Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide. According to the data provided by the World Health Organisation (WHO), cancer accounted for nearly 10 million deaths in 2020, or nearly one in six deaths. In 2025, an estimated 618,120 people will die of cancer in the United States, states a report by the National Cancer Institute.

Therefore, it is essential to be aware of the factors that cause cancer and how to adopt lifestyle habits that reduce your risk. In a December 17 Instagram post, Dr Thomas Hemingway, MD, a board-certified physician, best-selling author and health educator with over 20 years of experience, highlighted the real cause of cancer.

In the post, Dr Hemingway highlighted the key factors that people think...