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Avoid risky behaviors

Overview

   Another effective cancer prevention tactic is to avoid risky behaviors that can lead to infections that, in turn, might increase the risk of cancer such as Risky sexual behaviors and share needles.

1) Risky sexual behaviors are defined as acts that increase the chance that a sexually active individual will contract a sexually transmitted infection, or become pregnant, or make a partner pregnant. Such behaviors include unprotected intercourse, having multiple sexual partners, and abusing recreational drugs. Risky sexual behaviors and sexually transmitted infections are more common in adolescents. Other factors that increase the risk are mood disorders, substance abuse disorders, and unpleasant childhood events like sexual abuse, sexual trafficking, or maltreatment.


2) Risky share needles behaviors is the practice of intravenous drug-users by which a needle or syringe is shared by multiple individuals to administer intravenous drugs such as heroin, steroids, and hormones. This is a primary vector for blood-borne diseases which can be transmitted through blood (blood-borne pathogens). People who inject drugs are at an increased risk for HCV and HIV due to needle sharing practices

Preventing risky behaviors for cancer

1) Practice safe sex. Limit your number of sexual partners and use a condom when you have sex. The more sexual partners you have in your lifetime, the more likely you are to contract a sexually transmitted infection — such as HIV or HPV. People who have HIV or AIDS have a higher risk of cancer of the anus, liver and lung. HPV is most often associated with cervical cancer, but it might also increase the risk of cancer of the anus, penis, throat, vulva and vagina.

2) Don't share needles. Because of the way drugs work on the brain, they affect the ability to make healthy choices and decisions. It something likes driving under the influence or having unprotected sex. Although substances can feel good at first, they can do a lot of harm to the body and brain and if Sharing drug needles with people who use intravenous drugs can lead to HIV, as well as hepatitis B and hepatitis C — which can increase the risk of liver cancer.