字幕英文翻譯 English translation of the video transcript ⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇ Cancer and aging, two seemingly unrelated medical terms, are actually two sides of the same coin. As our body's cells divide repeatedly, DNA errors occasionally occur. If these errors are not immediately corrected, they gradually accumulate in the cells as we age. When a critical amount of these errors or mutations accumulate in the DNA, the tissues in the body start to change, eventually leading to cancer. In essence, cancer is a disease brought on by aging, and the likelihood of its occurrence increases as we grow older. If we look at a world map, we’ll find that in countries where the average life expectancy is longer, the incidence of cancer is also higher. This isn’t because these countries are less healthy; it's simply that cancer tends to appear as people age. However, here’s something interesting: there are a few countries in the world where people live long lives, but the cancer incidence rate is relatively low. By “relatively,” I mean when comparing their cancer rates with countries that have similar life expectancies. For example, Israel and Australia have very similar life expectancies, both slightly over 83 years, placing them among the longest-living countries. But in terms of cancer incidence per 100,000 people annually, Israel has 245 cancer cases, whereas Australia has 462, almost 90% higher than Israel. Even when compared to the United States, which has a high healthcare expenditure and is one of the world’s most powerful countries, Israel comes out ahead. Americans have an average life expectancy of 80 years, three years less than Israel, but their cancer incidence is 50% higher. It seems that spending more on healthcare doesn’t necessarily lead to better health. Of course, if we keep searching the world map, we find two other familiar countries with relatively low cancer rates like Israel. The first is Japan, where the average life expectancy is 85 years, two years longer than Israel, and its cancer rate is only slightly higher by 9%. The second is South Korea, where the average life expectancy is 84 years, but the cancer incidence is only 230 per 100,000 people annually, slightly lower than Israel. Japan’s secret to good health is no surprise: low obesity rates, a love of fish, healthy cooking methods, and low environmental pollution. As for South Korea, their low cancer rate is linked to significant investments in their National Cancer Control and Research Development Plan (NRDPCC) in the early 21st century. I’ll discuss the secrets behind Japan's and South Korea's low cancer rates in another video. Today, I want to focus on the factors that contribute to Israel's relatively low cancer rate. One important point is that all the countries I mentioned are members of the OECD, making them relatively wealthy and well-equipped with healthcare resources and screening tools. Screening rates, which refer to detecting diseases before symptoms appear, also affect cancer incidence. The higher the screening rate, the higher the detection of diseases. In other words, when comparing disease rates between countries, it’s crucial to ensure that their screening rates are similar. Since the countries I mentioned are all part of the OECD, the comparison is fair. That said, OECD member countries tend to have higher cancer rates than the global average because they have ample healthcare resources and longer life expectancies. Now, let's dive into the three main reasons why Israel has a lower cancer incidence: First reason: A high percentage of vegetarians. According to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, 13% of Israelis are vegetarians, ranking fifth in the world. Even those who are not vegetarians often follow a Mediterranean-style diet. A vegetarian diet reduces the intake of saturated fats and animal proteins, both of which are linked to cancer. As I’ve mentioned in previous videos, many academic and government organizations recommend a plant-based diet for cancer patients. Avoiding excessive meat consumption can help prevent and fight cancer. However, during chemotherapy, it's different because patients need high-quality protein, and animal proteins can help support them through the treatment. Second reason: A well-functioning healthcare system. This is similar to Taiwan, where an affordable and efficient healthcare system reduces the risks of chronic and suboptimal health conditions, naturally lowering cancer rates. By the way, according to the 2024 World Happiness Index by the United Nations, Israel ranks fifth globally. This may be surprising, especially given that Israel is a country engaged in conflicts. Moreover, like Taiwan, it struggles with high housing and living costs. However, this report also considers factors like GDP, unemployment rates, public safety, the natural environment, and freedom and democracy, which altogether gave Israel a high score. The only countries ranking higher are the Nordic nations: Finland, Denmark, Iceland, and Sweden. Where does Taiwan rank in this Happiness Index? It’s quite good-31st out of 143 countries, second in Asia, just behind Singapore at 30th. Taiwan's cancer incidence is 306 cases per 100,000 people annually, with an average life expectancy of 81 years, which falls short of Israel’s. Since both Taiwan and Israel are countries with national healthcare and high happiness indexes, what we need to focus on is continually improving cancer risk factors like diet. I believe we have a chance to catch up with Israel. Third reason: High-quality diet. According to a global dietary quality report published in The Lancet in 2015, Israel ranked ninth among 187 countries. A high-quality diet refers to scoring well on 20 different criteria, including 13 healthy items (e.g., vegetable and whole grain consumption, calcium, dietary fiber) and seven unhealthy items (e.g., red meat, processed meat, saturated fats, trans fats). By now, you might be thinking, “That’s not such a groundbreaking answer.” But indeed, diet plays a significant role in many chronic diseases. By presenting Israel's example today, I want to emphasize that "you are what you eat." I'm not saying you must become vegetarian or drastically change your eating habits. But if you decide to carefully examine what you’re eating from now on and elevate your health to the next level, I’m 1000% in favor of that. Alright, I wish everyone happiness and good health. That’s it for today’s video. See you in the next one!
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謝謝!您引用的素食人數多的國家名單 "List of Top 10 Countries with the Most Vegetarians" 中,以色列是第五名,但台灣是第四名。所以素食與癌症的相關性並不是那麼明顯。台灣人的問題在外食比率偏高!