world cancer day 2013
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PREVENTEDCANCER CAN BE
WORLD CANCER DAY – 4 FEBRUARY
FILL YOUR LUNGS WITH FRESH AIR
Tobacco use is the single largest preventable cause of cancer in
the world today. It causes 80-90% of all lung cancer deaths, and
about one third of all cancer deaths in developing countries,
including cancer of the mouth, voice box, throat and stomach.
Just breathe: you can prevent cancer by quitting smoking,
chewing or sniffing tobacco. Try to avoid exposure to passive
smoke to further reduce your risk and that of your loved ones.
DON´T BE SILLY, DRINK IN mODERATIONAlcohol consumption increases the risk of mouth, throat, voice
box, breast, bowel and liver cancer. The risk of these cancers
increases in line with the quantity of alcohol consumed above
25g/day (roughly one glass of wine or one bottle of beer).
Drinking one hundred grams of alcohol a day (roughly one bottle
of wine or four bottles of beer) gives you a 4-6-fold increased risk
of these cancers compared to light or non-drinkers.
A toast to your health: limiting the amount of alcohol you
drink is an effective cancer prevention measure.
THANK YOU for reading this information! Our aim is to help
you understand how you can take steps to prevent cancer and
live a healthier and longer life.
GET ACTIVE, mOVE YOUR BODY Physical inactivity is estimated to be the main cause of around
25% of breast and colon cancer cases globally. However there is
consistent evidence that participating in regular physical exercise
reduces your risk.
Do you like to walk? Great: only 30 minutes of physical
activity per day is necessary to reduce your cancer risk.
For school-aged children and teenagers at least 60 minutes
of daily physical activity is recommended for noticeable
health benefits.
ENjOY FRESH FRUIT AND VEGETABLES EVERY DAYResearch shows the link between diet and the risk of certain
types of cancer. Studies indicate that each daily portion (80-100
grams) of fruit or vegetables reduces the risk of mouth cancer by
approximately 20%, and of stomach cancer by about 30%. High
fibre intake (an average of 27g/day) is associated with a 20%
lower risk of bowel cancer, whereas red and processed meat
increases the risk of bowel cancer. Additionally, a high intake of
salt and salt-preserved foods increases the risk of stomach cancer.
Yes, it’s true: an apple a day keeps the doctor away. Avoiding
saturated fats (e.g. butter, coconut and palm oil), sugary
drinks, salty foods, red, processed, charred and fried meats
is another big step towards preventing cancer. Enjoy a varied
diet rich in fruit, vegetables and whole grains in order to live a
longer and healthier life.
SOmETImES LESS IS mOREThere is convincing evidence that being overweight or obese
(with a body mass index above 25) increases the risk of developing
cancers of the womb, kidney, oesophagus, stomach, colon, breast
(in post-menopausal women), prostate, gallbladder and pancreas.
Make friends with your scales: maintaining a healthy weight
through physical activity and a healthy diet may reduce your
risk of cancer.
LOVE YOUR SKIN
Small amounts of sunlight are essential for our bodies to produce
vitamin D, yet excessive exposure to the sun or artificial sources
of ultraviolet radiation such as sun beds increases the risk of all
types of skin cancer.
Enjoy the sun without getting roasted: stop using sun beds
and avoid excessive sun exposure. Remember to use
sunscreen and wear protective clothing as an effective
cancer prevention measure.
ImmUNISATION: SmALL EFFORT - BIG EFFECTWhile cancer is not infectious there are a number of infections
that either directly cause cancer, or increase the risk of cancer. In
fact almost 22% of cancer deaths in the developing world and
6% in industrialised countries are caused by chronic infections.
For example hepatitis B and C are known to cause cancer of
the liver, human papillomavirus is linked to cervical cancer and
helicobacter pylori bacteria increases the risk of stomach cancer.
Please take care: interventions such as immunisation, treatment
of infections and being aware and educated about your
personal health, can greatly reduce your exposure to specific
risk factors.
DID YOU KNOW THAT ...Each year, over 12.7 million people receive a cancer diagnosis and 7.6 million people die from the disease. If no action is taken, the global cancer burden is expected to reach 26 million new cases and 17 million deaths by the year 2030, with the most rapid increases occurring in low- and middle-income countries.
However, it’s not all bad news as 30 – 40 % of cancers can be prevented, and one-third of cancers can be cured through early diagnosis and treatment.
Your risk can be significantly reduced through simple measures:
Stopping tobacco use and avoiding exposure to passive smoke
Limiting alcohol consumption
Avoiding excessive sun exposure
Regular physical activity
Eating healthily
Maintaining a healthy weight
Protecting against cancer-causing infections
World Cancer Day is celebrated every year on 4 February. It is led by UICC and its member organisations with the support of the World Health Organization. The global campaign aims to raise awareness about cancer prevention and control on a global scale.
visit www.worldcancerday.org to get involved
Take Action – Sign the World Cancer DeclarationCancer kills more people than AIDS, malaria and TB combined and without significant improvements – preventable and curable cancers will continue to kill millions of people worldwide. But you can make a difference!
By signing the Declaration you join a worldwide community calling on key decision makers to reduce the global cancer burden. Together we are stronger – please sign the Declaration at:
www.uicc.org/declaration
About the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) UICC is the leading NGO dedicated to the global prevention and control of cancer. It unites over 400 member organisations in more than 120 countries in the fight to eliminate cancer as a life-threatening disease for future generations. For more information visit:
www.uicc.org