The two cities of new Jersey are among the most healthy cities in the United States where residents are least likely to suffer from cancer.
According to Men’s Health, Jersey city and Newark are among the ten most safe cities in terms of cancer. The rating includes the 100 U.S. cities.
Jersey city ranked fourth in the list of cities with the lowest number of smokers and second place in the list with the lowest number of cancer patients residents. In addition, the people here are less likely to suffer from inflammatory diseases, which could lead to the development of cancer. The city actively promotes a healthy lifestyle is encouraged with activities such as Cycling. A large number of preventive programmes to reduce the risk of cancer also have their influence.
Newark was ninth in the list of cities with the lowest number of cancer patients. Despite the major airport and an impressive history of industrial development in the city, among the most «healthy». The proximity to new York city, affordable housing prices and infrastructure make Newark attractive to young people, so more than half the city’s population are persons under the age of 35 years. When this cancer is diagnosed only in the elderly. Much to our surprise, in Newark, with a small degree of cancer, the highest ranking indicator of overweight people. Residents claim that the secret of their health in a healthy diet – local fruits and vegetables, as well as the restrictions concerning the consumption of alcoholic beverages.
New York was in the list of cities least vulnerable to cancer, on a distant 34th place.
The safest city, which is home to the smallest in the U.S., the number of people suffering from cancer, was San Francisco.
