Wednesday, February 04, 2009

Health News-33: "World Cancer Day"

World Cancer Day is observed every year on February 4 with the objectives of Increasing awareness, Encouraging its prevention, Detection and Treatment. World Cancer Day targets the general public through global communications and encourages policy makers to make cancer a political priority.

The campaign advocates the following for prevention of cancer:

Providing a smoke-free environment for children;
Being physically active;
Eating a balanced, healthy diet;
Avoiding obesity; and
Avoiding over-exposure to the sun

For detailed article on "World Cancer Day": http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Cancer_Day

Grateful thanks to Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

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