World Cancer Day 2010, led by UICC, its members and with the support of the World Health Organization (WHO), will raise awareness of cancer prevention. 

Each year, over 12 million people receive a cancer diagnosis and 7.6 million die of the disease.

The good news is that approximately 40% of cancers are potentially preventable. We invite you to join us in marking World Cancer Day on 4 February by promoting our exciting new campaign and spreading the message that cancer can be prevented too.

This coming February, UICC will launch the campaign “Cancer can be prevented too”, focussing on how the risk of developing cancer can significantly be reduced through simple measures:

• 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

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The fact that obesity is directly correlated to health issues is not a new discovery. Excess body fat is known to cause of cancer, diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure and strokes. However in a recent report issued by the American Institute for Cancer Research, there is now concrete statistical evidence between cancer and being overweight. The study proves that over 100,000 cases of cancer are caused by obesity annually.

In a recent study of 35 leisure centres in the United Kingdom, the British Heart Foundation discovered a shocking amount of unhealthy snacks and foods being offered. Despite a ban on junk food from schools and children’s TV programmes, there is an overwhelming availability of unhealthy options where children exercise and play. The Food Commission’s survey included leisure facilities, bowling alleys, ice skating rinks and park cafes.