What are the causes of gastric cancer

Gastric cancer can occur at any age, but is more common in people aged 40 to 60. Males are more likely to have gastric cancer than females, with a ratio of about 2:1. Gastric cancer is one of the most common malignant tumors in my country, and its incidence rate ranks first among all tumors in my country. About 170,000 people die from gastric cancer each year, which is almost 1/4 of all deaths from malignant tumors, and more than 20,000 new gastric cancer patients are born each year.

1. Smoking and drinking: Large amounts of alcohol stimulation can easily cause chronic stomach inflammation, which in turn causes severe hyperplasia of the gastric mucosa and ultimately leads to cancer. The various harmful substances in cigarettes act as a "catalyst" for the occurrence of gastric cancer.

2. Improper diet: Young people often eat voraciously or overeat, which often increases the burden on the stomach and intestines. Quite a number of young people are fond of eating bacon, grilled lamb skewers, spicy hot pot, etc. These foods contain more nitric acid, which can be converted into nitrite compounds in the stomach, thereby inducing gastric cancer.

3. Mental stress and irregular lifestyle: Many young people are career-oriented and often work excessively under excessive competitive pressure. Irregular lifestyles are also causes of cancer.