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The top cause of premature human death in the UK and many other countries is cancer, particularly of the lung, breast, bowel and prostate. However, over 40% of cancers are preventable by healthy lifestyle choices. Animal products such as meat and dairy substantially increase cancer risks because they contain cancer causing chemicals. These include growth hormones, and preservatives such as nitrites and nitrates. In contrast, plant-based diets contain substances that substantially decrease risks of cancer and other diseases, such as fibre, antioxidants and vitamins. Vegan and vegetarian diets decrease cancer risks overall by 15-20%, with risks of key cancers such as those of the prostate, breast, ovaries and endometrium (a layer of the uterus lining), decreased by 30%. As well as preventing many such cancers, these diets have also been shown to be effective in improving survival and remission rates.