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Causes of Gastric Cancer

The continuous ingestion of high concentrations of salt irritates the stomach lining, and this has been proposed as a potential cause of gastric cancer. 

When people
eat variety of foods that are preserved by drying, smoking, salting, or pickling they are at a higher risk of developing stomach cancer. 

Low Fruits and Vegetables in the diet, and high fat content can lead to stomach cancer. 

Chemical carcinogens like rubber by-products, coal tar and asbestos have increased cancers in industrial workers. 

Long standing ulcers, with the common bacteria 'Helicobacter Pylori ' may become malignant over time.

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