On the 4th of February will be celebrate the World Cancer Day promoter by Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) and sustained by World Health Organization. The WHO actively partners with Member States to bolster national policies and programs, fostering increased awareness, minimizing exposure to cancer risk factors, and ensuring individuals receive essential information and support for embracing healthy lifestyles.

The WHO Global Action Plan for the Prevention and Control of Non-communicable Diseases 2013-2020 serves as a strategic guide to curbing premature mortality from non-communicable diseases by 2025. It specifically targets several key risk factors mentioned above, outlining a comprehensive roadmap for effective prevention and control measures.

You can find out more at the following link: https://www.who.int/activities/preventing-cancer

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