STOMACH CANCER: THE SILENT KILLER – Here are the signs and symptoms!

Risk factors:
Several factors, ranging from genetics to the environment, can increase the risk of stomach cancer, including:

Age :

The risk of stomach cancer increases with age. Older people are more vulnerable.

Sex:

Some suggest that men are more likely to develop stomach cancer than women, but this could be partly due to different eating and social habits.

Genetic factors:

Having a family history of stomach cancer increases the risk of developing it. Genetic mutations may play a role in this increased risk.

Environmental factors:

Certain environmental factors, such as prolonged exposure to tobacco or hazardous chemicals, can increase the risk of stomach cancer.

Smoking:

There is a link between smoking and an increased risk of stomach cancer.

Helicobacter pylori infection:

This infection is a major risk factor for stomach cancer.