Everyone knows that factors like smoking and a bad lifestyle increase the risk of cancer, but there are some less recognized factors which can create an environment for cancer in the body in the long run.

Many people often believe that the risk of cancer increases only due to smoking, alcohol and a wrong lifestyle. But apart from this, there are many silent factors which gradually increase the chances of cancer. Experts say that factors like smoking and a bad lifestyle are well known to everyone, but there are some less recognized factors which can create an environment for cancer in the body in the long run. Even though there are no obvious symptoms regarding these. So, today we will tell you which are those silent everyday risk factors that increase the risk of cancer.

1. Chronic Take-Grand inflammation

Obesity, metabolic syndrome , periodontal disease, and long-term infections create a pro-tumor environment in the body . These can gradually damage cells and lead to cancer.

2. Hormones to tamper with chemicals with

These chemicals, found in plastics, pesticides, and cosmetics , affect our body's hormones, increasing the risk of diseases like breast, prostate , and endometrial cancer.

3. Lack of sleep and shift work

Shift work, sleep deprivation, and constant light exposure disrupt the body's circadian clock , affecting DNA repair and the cell cycle, which in turn increases the risk of breast and colorectal cancer.

4. Gut Microbiome imbalance of

Imbalance of bacteria in the gut, such as overgrowth of Fusobacterium nucleatum, creates an environment for colorectal, liver, and pancreatic cancer.

5. Air pollution and PM2.5

Fine particulate matter in the air can damage DNA when it enters the lungs . Long-term exposure to this substance increases the risk of cancer even in non- smokers.

6. Viral infection

Viral infections such as HPV , HBV , and EBV invade the DNA of cells and inactivate tumor suppressor proteins . They can remain asymptomatic for many years but can later lead to cervical, liver , or nasopharyngeal cancer.