Rural areas are relatively backward now. It cannot be said that they are backward but that they have no money. Most people are farming and don't have much income.
But some people will say that rural areas have developed rapidly in recent years and the economy is also very good. But what I want to say is that consumption is also high.
Unlike people in the city who work in a company and have regular physical examinations, if they feel a little uncomfortable, they get treatment. When people in rural areas feel a little uncomfortable, they will say it's not a problem, and it will gradually become worse.
Many young people are trying to find ways to live in the city. If they want to put down roots, they have to buy a house. If they want to buy a house, their "six wallets" will be empty. What do you want your parents to do? Eat frugally and endure the pain when you are sick. By the time you can no longer endure it, you may already have terminal cancer.
You may not feel it in the city, or even feel that the environment has improved, because the government has invested a lot of resources in greening, environmental management, closing down polluting enterprises, etc.
So where are those polluting companies? They moved to the countryside! Sewage and waste residues are discharged directly, and the environment rapidly deteriorates, causing the cancer incidence rate in surrounding villagers to rise rapidly. Aren't there often reports of cancer villages?
When I was visiting relatives in my hometown, I went to the canteen to buy some gifts and found many counterfeit products, with only a few genuine ones. Who knows how many carcinogens are in these inferior products? It seems like the people around my hometown haven't cared about it. Anyway, I can't kill anyone, so I'll just make do with it. Otherwise, what should I do?
In the end, I think economic pressure is the most important thing. Population flows from rural areas to third- and fourth-tier cities, and from third- and fourth-tier cities to first- and second-tier cities, and then to the north, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen. The flow of population is accompanied by the flow of resources, and rural areas are constantly losing blood.
"There is only one disease in the world, and that is the disease of poverty." Under heavy economic pressure, trying our best to survive, and having no time, energy or capital to live a healthy life, isn't it normal for cancer to occur at a high rate?
The author’s hometown is also in a rural area, and I have similar feelings. I think there are the following points
Many young people are trying to find ways to live in the city. If they want to put down roots, they have to buy a house. If you want to buy a house, your six wallets will be empty. What do you ask your parents to do? Woolen cloth? Eat frugally and endure the pain when you are sick. By the time you can no longer endure it, you may already have terminal cancer.
My mother's legs and feet are not good, so she always takes some painkillers to get through it. She is told not to go to the hospital, saying that hospital treatment is too expensive, so she can just get over it. In fact, I know she is afraid of increasing the burden on me and thinks it will be difficult for me to still pay the mortgage. I believe that many elderly people in rural areas face the same situation.
You may not feel it in the city, or even feel that the environment has improved, because the government has invested a lot of resources in greening, environmental management, closing down polluting enterprises, etc.
So where have those polluting companies gone? They moved to the countryside! Sewage and waste residues are discharged directly, and the environment rapidly deteriorates, causing the cancer incidence rate in surrounding villagers to rise rapidly. Aren't there often reports of cancer villages?
When I was visiting relatives in my hometown, I went to the canteen to buy some gifts and found many counterfeit products, with only a few genuine ones. Who knows how many carcinogens are in these inferior products? It seems like the people around my hometown haven't cared about it. Anyway, I can't kill anyone, so I'll just make do with it. Otherwise, what should I do?
Finally, I think economic pressure is the most important thing. Population flows from rural areas to third- and fourth-tier cities, and from third- and fourth-tier cities to first- and second-tier cities, and then to the north, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen. The flow of population is accompanied by the flow of resources, and rural areas are constantly losing blood.
"There is only one disease in the world, and that is the disease of poverty." Under heavy economic pressure, trying our best to survive, and having no time, energy or capital to live a healthy life, isn't it normal for cancer to occur at a high rate?
As a surgeon and breast surgeon, we face patients with various cancers, especially breast cancer, every day. We will also find that the incidence of cancer in rural areas is indeed more common than before. As far as breast cancer is concerned, the overall incidence of breast cancer in my country shows an increasing trend year by year, and the growth trend of breast cancer patients in rural areas exceeds that of urban women.
So, what is the reason for this?
1. Urban-rural integration, of course, the same goes for diseases
Today’s rural areas are no longer the original rural areas as we understand them; especially in the eastern coastal areas, there is not much difference between rural areas and cities. , and even in some areas, rural economic conditions are much better than those in cities. This is a huge development brought about by urban-rural integration over the years. Similarly, urban-rural integration will also bring many other impacts, such as increased work pressure, environmental pollution, bad living habits, etc., which will induce various cancers to a certain extent. occurrence.
Disease is fair, but it is unfair. Equity means that diseases do not differentiate between men and women, rich or poor, etc.; unfairness means that the incidence rate of many diseases is indeed high in cities but relatively low in rural areas, such as breast cancer. The original incidence rate in urban women was much higher than that in rural areas. At present, This is still a general trend, but the incidence of breast cancer in rural areas does show a high growth trend.
2. Environmental Impact
Our original understanding of rural areas should be beautiful scenery with clear mountains and clear waters. However, due to over-development and other reasons, there are still some rural areas with very poor living environment and random development. Water pollution, land pollution, etc. are also relatively serious, which has led to the frequent and high incidence of various diseases. For example, the high incidence of cancer in some rural areas in the Huaihe River Basin was originally reported, which reflects the impact of the environment on health.
Similarly, drinking water is also a big problem. Urban drinking water has been disinfected and tested, and is relatively safe. Rural drinking water originally used spring water, well water, etc., but now it may be reservoirs, lakes and other water sources in many areas; even well water, etc., does not mean It's health.
3. Shortcomings of medical conditions
It has to be admitted that medical conditions in rural and remote areas are still limited after all. Nowadays, high-quality medical resources are concentrated in cities, especially big cities, resulting in a shortage of medical resources in towns, villages and rural areas. Rural doctors alone cannot meet the medical needs.
At the same time, the health awareness of rural patients is still very weak. It is common for them to wait until they are sick, or even not treat them. This often results in various diseases that can be effectively treated not being treated in time, and delaying the progress of their illness. leading to deterioration.
There is also the issue of physical examinations. Urban people have relatively strong awareness of health and are relatively receptive to physical examinations. The popularity of physical examinations is also very high. However, rural people still have almost no awareness of regular physical examinations. . As a result, the disease cannot be detected in time and cannot receive timely and effective treatment.
Of course, there are many reasons, such as the increasing pressure in rural areas and the bad living habits caused by urban-rural integration, such as staying up late, multiple miscarriages, long-term use of contraceptive pills, etc., which are all triggers of various diseases. factor.
According to the 2017 "Current and Trends of Cancer in China", the most common tumors in my country are lung cancer, gastric cancer, liver cancer, esophageal cancer, colorectal cancer, pancreatic cancer, and breast cancer. These tumors are increasingly common not only in rural areas but also in cities, and are the main cause of death in our country.
In addition to congenital factors such as family inheritance and age, current research shows that there are generally the following reasons:
1. Smoking. Smoking is the leading cause of lung cancer, increasing the risk of lung cancer by at least nine times. If you don’t smoke yourself, second-hand smoke also increases the risk of lung cancer. In addition, smoking is also related to colon cancer, pancreatic cancer, bladder cancer, renal cell cancer and other malignant tumors.
2. Unreasonable diet structure. Unbalanced diet is also one of the important reasons for the occurrence of malignant tumors. Chinese residents like to eat pickled foods, high-fat foods, and hot and spicy foods. On the contrary, the intake of fresh vegetables and fruits is generally insufficient. my country’s dietary guidelines for residents recommend 300-500g of vegetables and 200-400g of fruits per day to ensure adequate vitamins, minerals and other nutrients.
3. Bad living habits. Bad living habits such as staying up late, drinking a lot of alcohol, lack of exercise, being stressed for a long time, and being depressed will also increase the risk of malignant tumors.
4. Environmental factors. Air pollution, kitchen fumes, and decoration material pollution are also important reasons for the increased risk of malignant tumors.
I hope my answer can help you
I am doctor Yang Hao, focusing on the diagnosis and treatment of common diseases, frequently-occurring diseases, chronic disease management, and health science popularization
Cancer There are many high-risk factors for the onset of cancer. The risk factors for specific cancers are slightly different, but in terms of the overall incidence of cancer, there are also some differences.
The existence of cancer has had a huge impact on countless families and society. In many places, cancer has surpassed AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis combined. Behind many "cancer counties" and "cancer villages" is the high incidence of cancer caused by changes in social development and lifestyle over the past few decades. The most common cancers are lung cancer, liver cancer, stomach cancer, esophageal cancer, etc. The top cancers are either our lungs needing to breathe polluted air, or our digestive system cancers have a lot to do with the food we eat and polluted water.
1. Increasing pollution
Many urban pollutants are spreading to rural areas. Many highly polluted development zones and industrial parks have brought employment to farmers and also brought pollution. The widespread use of pesticides and fertilizers in rural areas has caused considerable pollution to water sources and food, threatening the health of rural people.
2. Unhealthy diet
Many rural people go to the city to work. They have irregular meals, poor dietary conditions, high work intensity, excessive late nights, lack of sleep, etc. This confirms the sentence Although it is a bit exaggerated to say that "when you are young, you work hard to make money, when you are old, you spend money to buy your life." However, long-term changes in eating habits will lead to a decline in immunity and will naturally promote the occurrence of cancer.
3. The medical conditions in rural areas are relatively poor
The medical conditions in rural areas are not as good as those in cities, and people have insufficient awareness of health self-protection. There are few physical examinations, and few active treatments for cancer are found. , many people, especially in areas with poor economic conditions, accept their fate and wait for the end of their lives.
The fear caused by cancer spreads very quickly in rural areas.
Of course, cancer is also caused by infection, radiation and other factors. The country is also vigorously strengthening medical security in rural areas and organizing some free cancer screenings, especially pre-cancer screenings for gynecological tumors. Some cancer prevention knowledge is also constantly being publicized and educated in rural areas. Cancer prevention still has a long way to go whether in rural or urban areas.
Why are more and more people getting cancer in rural areas?
In fact, there were many people suffering from cancer in rural areas in the past, but people at that time had no money and rarely went to the hospital for examination. The equipment of small hospitals was not as good as it is now, and many terminal diseases could not be detected at all. Many people died without knowing what the disease was.
The lifestyle of rural people today is very different from before. In the past, rural people basically ate vegetables and fruits grown by themselves, which were not sprayed with pesticides in the past. I only eat one non-vegetarian meal during the Chinese New Year and the holidays, and I raise my own chickens and ducks without feeding them. The pork bought at the market was rarely fed with feed at that time. Which of the chickens, ducks, and fish we eat today did not grow up with feed, and which ones do not contain additives?
Nowadays, some rural people still do not pay attention to disease prevention and treatment. When I get sick, I put it off as long as I can. If I really can't stand it, I go to the outpatient clinic for injections.
Rural people don’t like to go to the hospital for regular check-ups. When the condition is serious, the cancer is already in the advanced stage when they go for check-ups.
There is a woman in her forties in the village who got bowel cancer last year. Her illness was caused by her own lack of attention. At first, she thought it was a mole. When I feel pain, I get an injection and I don’t go to the hospital for a check-up for a year. Once the pain was severe, she went to the county hospital for treatment. The doctor asked her to do a rectal examination. She went to the examination room and queued up, but she didn't want to do the examination because she thought there were too many people. She asked the doctor to refund the money and went to an outpatient clinic to get the injection. In fact, if she had undergone this examination, her disease would definitely not have reached the advanced stage. She now tells everyone she meets that her illness is caused by her own carelessness.
In fact, it does not matter in rural areas or cities. Cancer will not increase. It’s just that medical technology is becoming more and more advanced, and more cancer patients are being screened than before.
Cancer is the same regardless of whether it is rural or urban, poor or rich. Cancer is caused by hemolysis caused by the hybridization of ABO blood group trait genes. No one in modern times is doing gene matching for ABO blood group traits. Hemolytic disease of the newborn caused by genetic hybridization of ABO blood group traits is a common disease with high incidence. Severe hemolytic disease can directly cause leukemia in newborn children. Leukemia is also a common disease in newborns. Even though many people have mild hemolytic disease and no symptoms or consequences. When they grow up, they get married and have children. No one is doing ABO gene trait matching. In this way, a second ABO trait gene hemolysis can occur in the body through sexual intercourse. One party produces antibodies. The other side continues to increase with antibodies. Cancer cells will develop on one side. In this way, over time, cancer will occur if the antibodies exceed the standard. The gene distribution of ABO traits is basically the same whether it is China, foreign cities, rural areas, poor people, rich people. The chances of getting cancer are the same under the same circumstances.
This is the tragedy of the elderly in rural areas. The money they usually earn is given to their sons and grandchildren, and they have no money to treat their illnesses.
Thinking about how hard it is for the elderly in rural areas, they usually work hard from dawn to dusk, suffer from minor and major illnesses, and never go for physical check-ups for fear of spending money. Once you are sick and can't stand it anymore, you only think of going to the hospital. Especially cancer. Once discovered, it is already at an advanced stage and there is no way to save it.
It is not true to say that farmers have no money for medical treatment. How many old farmers have worked all their lives and made some money, but where did the money go? They all built a house for their son, bought a house, married a wife, paid a bride price, paid off the mortgage, and paid off the car loan. I just don’t want to leave a way out for myself, leaving some money for retirement and medical treatment. After spending all the money on my sons and grandsons, I am getting old and sick. At this time, I am empty-handed and complaining about society, but is it useful? A good son can also take you to the hospital for a check-up. Many unfilial children and grandchildren complain that their lives are stressful and difficult, complain about poverty, are unwilling to spend money on medical treatment for the elderly, and push the responsibility of providing for the elderly to society.
Therefore, I advise those old farmers not to spend all their money on their sons and grandchildren, but to keep some pension money and medical treatment money for themselves. When you are old, you can’t rely on anyone but yourself. You only have one life, if you don’t cherish it, who will cherish you? Good children can be relied upon, but most are unreliable.
I basically agree with the above comments. I would like to add that the most important point is the issue of food. I am also from a rural area. When we go to any supermarket, we can see that there are no Sanwu products in that supermarket. There are too many fakes, so why do people buy them? The main reason is that these fakes are cheap and the price is not high. These things are made by small workshops. Give two cases that alarmed CCTV. The first is that the factory in Shandong Province produces peanut and walnut milk. The factory publicly stated that the product produced by their factory does not contain a single walnut or a single peanut. It's all flavored. The second fake beef produced in a town below Lianyungang shocked the whole country. I also saw on the Internet a few days ago that Henan Province burned tens of millions of fake goods at once. These things are sold in rural areas for the sake of being cheap and saving money.
Can you avoid getting sick by eating these junk foods?