The notion that stomach cancer is "caused by eating" is a common saying, although it may not be entirely accurate. The occurrence of stomach cancer is a complex multifactorial process, and rarely does a single cause lead to stomach cancer. However, dietary habits are closely associated with the occurrence of stomach cancer and are an important contributing factor.
Data shows that China is a country with a high incidence of stomach cancer, with approximately one person diagnosed with stomach cancer every minute. In less than two minutes, one person succumbs to stomach cancer! Daily prevention must start with the simplest factor: diet.