According to the International Union Against Cancer, about 40% of the cancers in the world are potentially preventable by an improvement in lifestyle'”just follow its five simple measures to a healthier life and a reduced risk from cancer.









was held on February 4, 2010. The day was coordinated by the International Union Against Cancer (UICC), along with support form the World Health Organization.



The WCD2010 was held to raise awareness of cancer prevention around the world. While some cancers are not preventable, many of them can be reduced with respect to their risk by implementing simple lifestyle changes.



The UICC is a leading international non-governmental organization whose goal is to eliminate cancer as a major life-threatening disease.



According to its



The UICC article '



The bad news is that 'Each year, over 12 million people receive a cancer diagnosis and 7.6 million die of the disease.'



What is the good news? Check out page two for the answer, and the five simple measures to reduce your risk of cancer.





Fortunately, the UICC says the good news is that ''¦ approximately 40% of cancers are potentially preventable.'



In February 2010, the UICC launched a World Cancer Campaign called 'Cancer can be prevented too.'



Within this campaign, the UICC states that the ''¦ risk of developing cancer can significantly be reduced through simple measures.'



These measures are (as quoted from its article):



'¢ Stop tobacco use and avoid exposure to second-hand smoke



'¢ Limit alcohol consumption



'¢ Avoid excessive sun exposure



'¢ Maintain a healthy weight, through eating healthily and exercising regularly



'¢ Protect against cancer-causing infections



Learn more about the World Cancer Campaign at the

World Cancer Day 2010 was held on February 4, 2010. The day was coordinated by the International Union Against Cancer (UICC), along with support form the World Health Organization.The WCD2010 was held to raise awareness of cancer prevention around the world. While some cancers are not preventable, many of them can be reduced with respect to their risk by implementing simple lifestyle changes.The UICC is a leading international non-governmental organization whose goal is to eliminate cancer as a major life-threatening disease.According to its website , its mission statement is: 'To connect, mobilize and support cancer organizations and individuals with knowledge and skills to be effective.'The UICC article ' 2010 Campaign: 'Cancer can be prevented too '" states some bad news but, also, some good news, too!The bad news is that 'Each year, over 12 million people receive a cancer diagnosis and 7.6 million die of the disease.'What is the good news? Check out page two for the answer, and the five simple measures to reduce your risk of cancer.Fortunately, the UICC says the good news is that ''¦ approximately 40% of cancers are potentially preventable.'In February 2010, the UICC launched a World Cancer Campaign called 'Cancer can be prevented too.'Within this campaign, the UICC states that the ''¦ risk of developing cancer can significantly be reduced through simple measures.'These measures are (as quoted from its article):'¢ Stop tobacco use and avoid exposure to second-hand smoke'¢ Limit alcohol consumption'¢ Avoid excessive sun exposure'¢ Maintain a healthy weight, through eating healthily and exercising regularly'¢ Protect against cancer-causing infectionsLearn more about the World Cancer Campaign at the UICC website

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