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4 February : World Cancer Day
CPME publication date: Friday, February 5, 20104 February : World Cancer Day
4 February 2010 is the 5th World Cancer Day.
Cancer is a leading cause of death around the world. WHO estimates that 84 million people will die of cancer between 2005 and 2015 without intervention.
This year's theme, “Cancer can be prevented too”, focusses on simple measures to prevent cancer such as:
Cancer is a leading cause of death around the world. WHO estimates that 84 million people will die of cancer between 2005 and 2015 without intervention.
This year's theme, “Cancer can be prevented too”, focusses on simple measures to prevent cancer such as:
- no tobacco use
- a healthy diet and regular exercise
- limited alcohol use
- protection against cancer-causing infections.
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