Esophageal cancer is a common upper gastrointestinal malignant tumor and is currently listed as the eighth largest cancer in the world. In my country, the incidence of esophageal cancer has its unique geographical distribution, with the highest incidence rate in the border areas

esophageal cancer is a common upper gastrointestinal malignant tumor and is currently listed as the eighth largest cancer in the world. In my country, the incidence of esophageal cancer has its unique geographical distribution, with the highest incidence rate in the junction of Henan, Hebei and Shanxi provinces in the southern section of Taihang Mountain.

The incidence of esophageal cancer is higher than that of women, and the ratio of men and women is about 1.3:1~2.7:1. The onset age is mostly over 40 years old, and the incidence rate is the highest in the age group of 60~64 years old. The exact cause of esophageal cancer is not known, but smoking and severe alcohol consumption have proven to be an important cause of esophageal cancer.

Relevant data show that about 300,000 people die from esophageal cancer every year in the world, and its incidence and mortality rate vary greatly from country to country. my country is one of the most common areas of esophageal cancer in the world, with an average death toll of about 150,000 people each year. There are more men than women, and the onset age is mostly over 40 years old.

In China, the incidence rate of Henan Province has always been a high-incidence area across the country and even around the world. According to statistics, in 2017, the incidence of esophageal cancer in Henan Province was 3.6 times that of the world, 1.6 times that of the country, and 2.9 times that of the world, and 1.2 times that of the country.

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Early symptoms of esophageal cancer

. Suffocation or mild pain behind the sternum does not occur continuously, but is intermittent or worsened after fatigue and when eating quickly.

. The feeling of foreign body when swallowing food. During the process of swallowing food, the food may produce a sense of foreign body when passing through the lesion area, and it is often fixed in one part.

. Swallowing is stagnant, and there is a sense of stagnation, that is, a certain part of the patient seems to have stagnation or stagnation when swallowing food. This situation is not continuous.

4. Chest swelling and stuffy will feel tight, and it is often accompanied by a dry throat. You will feel a sense of stuffiness in the front of your chest, as if there is an object blockage, causing the chest to feel tight. The above early symptoms usually last for more than 3 months.

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Why is half of the world's esophageal cancer in China? It is closely related to 4 daily habits. Try to avoid

[Like to eat pickled foods]

As we all know, our Chinese people have a heavier taste and like to eat some pickled foods. If you eat pickled foods frequently, since pickled foods contain nitrite , nitrite is a carcinogen and may also lead to an increase in the prevalence of esophageal cancer. Especially when pickled foods become moldy, mold can usually convert nitrites into nitrosamine , thus exerting carcinogenic effects.

[Malnutrition]

Long-term malnutrition will lead to an increase in the incidence of esophageal cancer, and the probability is very high. Protein deficiency will cause hyperplasia of the esophageal mucosa and are prone to malignancy; fat deficiency will hinder the absorption of necessary fatty acids and fat-soluble vitamins , affecting health and reducing immune function.

So in daily life, the most convenient way to strengthen vitamin intake is to fresh fruits and vegetables. This can maintain normal levels of the human body and prevent the occurrence of esophageal cancer.

[Dirty Diet]

Unhealthy eating habits are also a key factor in the occurrence of esophageal cancer. Patients with esophageal cancer often have the habit of eating hard, rough and overheated foods, which can cause damage to the epithelial tissue of the esophageal mucosa, leading to the formation of local ulcers, and eventually develop into esophageal tumor .

So, a good diet is maintained in daily life, a scientific diet, reasonable combination, and less spicy, irritating, greasy, and over-hot foods are also a key means to prevent esophageal cancer.

[Don't leave your body]

Smoking and drinking are the cause of esophageal cancer. The harmful substances in tobacco nicotine , tar and other harmful ingredients will cause chronic irritation to the esophageal tube, and alcohol will also stimulate the esophageal tube. Long-term large amounts of smoking and drinking will accelerate the occurrence of esophageal cancer, so quitting smoking and drinking is very important.