World Cancer Day focuses on prevention
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), more than 12 million people are diagnosed with cancer each year; however, approximately two out of five cancers are potentially preventable.
This year, the WHO is acknowledging World Cancer Day (February 4) by promoting ways to ease the global burden of cancer. This year’s theme is “Cancer Can Be Prevented Too,” which focuses on simple ways to prevent cancer, such as stop smoking, limit alcohol consumption, avoid too much sun, and maintain a healthy weight through diet and exercise.
Source: www.CBSNews.com.
Filed under: books and articles, cancer on February 5th, 2010

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