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Reduce Your Risk Cancer Prevention messages Alcohol & sporting performance

Reduce Your Risk Cancer Prevention messages Alcohol & sporting performance. Anne Devlin Ulster Cancer Foundation For BGAC Feb 2012. Cancer in Northern Ireland 1 in 3 people will develop cancer Many cancers can be prevented…. Causes of cancer. Good news:

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Reduce Your Risk Cancer Prevention messages Alcohol & sporting performance

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  1. Reduce Your RiskCancer Prevention messagesAlcohol & sporting performance Anne Devlin Ulster Cancer Foundation For BGAC Feb 2012

  2. Cancer in Northern Ireland • 1 in 3 people will develop cancer • Many cancers can be prevented…

  3. Causes of cancer

  4. Good news: This means that changes to our lifestyle can help us prevent cancer

  5. Key messages • Increase physical activity • Improve diet • Maintain healthy body weight • Reduced alcohol intake

  6. Healthy body weight

  7. Overweight and cancer • Extra fat around the waist acts like a hormone 'pump' releasing substances which increase cancer risk. • Being overweight can also cause inflammation, another risk factor for cancer.

  8. Physical activity Reduces body fat Boosts immunity Aids digestion 60 mins/moderate (walking, swimming, gardening) 30 mins/vigorous (hurling, football, camogie, aerobics) Limit sedentary habits such as watching TV

  9. Diet • 5 portions of fruit and vegetables daily • High fibre / low ‘energy density’ • Cut out / minimise junk food • Drink water • Watch portion sizes

  10. Further benefits • Heart disease • Stroke • Osteoporosis • Arthritis • Type 2 diabetes • Depression • Cognitive decline and dementia • Obesity

  11. Be body aware • Women - breast self examination • Men - testicular self-examination • Other general changes • Loss of appetite • Tiredness • Unexplained weight loss • Persistent cough • Change in bowel habits

  12. Freephone helpline 0800 783 3339

  13. Alcohol intake • Cancer prevention – do not drink alcohol • Men: 2 drinks/day Women: 1 drink/day • One drink = • Half pint beer/cider • 1 measure spirit • 1 small glass wine

  14. Mouth Pharynx Larynx Oesophagus Breast Bowel (men) Probably: Liver cancer Bowel (women) Associated cancers

  15. Alcohol and Sporting Performance • Social side of GAA very important • Tradition • Sensible alcohol intake important • Main effects of alcohol on performance

  16. 1. Muscle Cramps Muscles Sugar Lactic Acid Fatigue & cramps Alcohol in previous 24 hours = excess lactic acid

  17. 2. Increases injuries Also masks pain…..delay in treatment Sprains Bruises Cuts Bleeding and swelling Longer recovery

  18. 3. Heat loss

  19. 4. Reduced endurance Liver Glucose Blood • 48 hours following alcohol intake • Liver busy • Limits glucose Less energy and endurance

  20. 5. Slower reactions 72 hours following alcohol intake: Sedative effects • Hand-eye • Responses • Accuracy • Balance

  21. 6. Dehydration Alcohol Diuretic effects Dehydration

  22. Summary • Increased cramps • Serious injuries • Heat loss • Reduced endurance • Slower reactions • Dehydration

  23. In conclusion • Alcohol can be enjoyed in moderation • Know your limits • Plan social events at least 4 days before training/match

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