Researchers at Imperial College in London say they believe that a woman’s risk of womb cancer can be reduced by exercise, diet and, possibly, by drinking coffee.
They say that almost half of cases of womb cancer in the UK, about 3,700 a year, could be prevented through keeping slim and active.
The researchers said women can reduce their risk with at least 30 minutes of daily exercise and keeping a healthy weight.
The World Cancer Research Fund report also found that coffee may reduce risk, but experts say there is not yet enough evidence to recommend drinking coffee to protect against the disease. They said the evidence that coffee has any effect on the risk of developing other cancers is not consistent and the potential effects for other health conditions remain unclear.
