Nearly half of adult cancer deaths in the US could be prevented by making lifestyle changes, study finds [Video]

About 40% of new cancer cases among adults ages 30 and older in the United States — and nearly half of deaths — could be attributed to preventable risk factors, according to a new study from the American Cancer Society.”These are things that people can practically change how they live every single day to reduce their risk of cancer,” said Dr. Arif Kamal, chief patient officer with the American Cancer Society.Related video above: Uterine cancer death rates are on the rise in the U.S. Here are some signs to catch it earlySmoking was the leading risk factor by far, the study found, contributing to nearly 1 in 5 cancer cases and nearly a third of cancer deaths. Other key risk factors included excess body weight, alcohol consumption, physical inactivity, diet and infections such as HPV.Overall, researchers analyzed 18 modifiable risk factors across 30 types of cancer. In 2019, these lifestyle …