The brain is considered the master organ of our body. How all the organs have to work, everything from hunger to sleep is controlled from here. This is the reason why all people are advised to take special care and vigilance regarding the health of the brain. Unfortunately, some bad habits in our routine are causing many problems for the brain.
World Brain Day is celebrated every year on 22 July to reduce the increasing risk of brain-related diseases globally and make people aware of the prevention of their diseases. In this sequence, this year's theme is - Brain Health and Disability, Leave No One Behind.
According to health experts, the most talked about disease related to the brain is a brain tumor. Although most people do not have the right information about this disease. Misinformation can hinder timely diagnosis and treatment of disease. Let us know about some such rumors related to brain tumors.
Myth- Mobile phones are increasing the risk of brain tumors.
Excessive use of mobile phones is considered to increase many types of diseases. People often argue that mobile phones also increase the risk of brain tumors, although according to the National Cancer Institute, there is no scientific evidence that confirms this.
Being exposed to radiation for a long time can have negative effects on health, but it does not increase the risk of developing brain tumors.
Myth- If one of the parents has a brain tumor then the children are also at risk
Like problems such as diabetes and heart disease, there has often been apprehension about the genetic risk of brain tumors. However, there is not enough scientific evidence to prove this as well. Health experts say that a variety of environmental or lifestyle factors are the main causes of brain tumors. There is little or no evidence that it is passed from parent to child.
Myth- Only people above 60 get brain tumors.
If you think that the problem of brain tumors is only for old people, then this wrong information can confuse you. A brain tumor is a disease that can occur in both children and adults. About 3.9 percent of all diagnosed brain tumor cases occur in children aged 0-14 years. Therefore people of all age groups need to understand the symptoms of brain tumors and get treatment as soon as possible.
Myth- A brain tumor means you have cancer.
Most people believe that brain tumors are cancerous, but this is not entirely true. Brain tumors can be both cancerous and non-cancerous. Additionally, only about one-third of brain tumors turn cancerous. If diagnosed on time, brain tumors can be cured with proper treatment. That's why it is important that if you are seeing symptoms related to it, identify it on time and see a doctor for treatment.
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