World Cancer Day is marked on February 4th to raise awareness of cancer and to encourage its prevention,detection plus treatment.Cancer day is led by The International Union Against Cancer.
The International Union Against Cancer (UICC) initiated the World Cancer Campaign in 2005 in response to the Charter of Paris of 2000.
The Charter of Paris chose 4th February as World Cancer Day. Since 2006, UICC has coordinated World Cancer Day activities, supported by members, partners, the World Health Organization, the International Atomic Energy Agency, and other international bodies.
The campaign emphasizes that 43% of cancers can be prevented through these healthy
The Charter of Paris chose 4th February as World Cancer Day. Since 2006, UICC has coordinated World Cancer Day activities, supported by members, partners, the World Health Organization, the International Atomic Energy Agency, and other international bodies.
The campaign emphasizes that 43% of cancers can be prevented through these healthy
Provide a smoke-free environment for children
Be physically active, eat a balanced, healthy diet, and avoid obesity
Learn about vaccines for virus-related liver and cervical cancers
Avoid over-exposure to the sun
From 2008 to 2011, each year will focus on a different issue.
2008 – give children and young people a smoke-free environment
2009 – encourage an energy-balanced lifestyle based on healthy diet and physical activity
2010 – learn about vaccines against viruses that cause cancers (e.g. HBV vaccines)
2011 – teach children and teenagers to avoid UV exposure by
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