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The Impact of Community and Social Interactions on Cancer Risk
Community, social interactions, happiness, and loneliness can influence cancer risk. Definitive data is challenging to obtain due to the complexity of human behavior not easily controlled in experiments. Chronic stress from negative social environments can impact cortisol production, leading to decreased mental health and poor quality of life. Unregulated cortisol levels due to ineffective stress management can predispose individuals to cancer, emphasizing the importance of addressing stress effectively through therapy or medication.