Factor | Percentage of Cancer Cases |
---|---|
Tobacco | 19.4 |
Diet | 9.2 |
Overweight and obesity | 5.5 |
Alcohol | 4.0 |
Occupation | 3.7 |
Radiation (UV) | 3.5 |
Infections | 3.1 |
Radiation (ionizing) | 1.8 |
All environmental factors | 42.7 |
Source: Parkin, D.M., L. Boyd, and L.C. Walker. 2011. Fraction of cancer attributable to lifestyle and environmental factors in the UK in 2010. British Journal of Cancer 105:S77-S81. |