World Cancer Day 2023: Every year on February 4th, World Cancer Day is observed. This campaign allows us to all work together to combat the cancer epidemic on World Cancer Day. World Cancer Day aims to save millions of lives each year by raising cancer awareness, educating the public about the disease, and encouraging governments and individuals around the world to take action.
Cancer is the world’s second leading cause of death. Cancer claims the lives of 10 million people each year, according to research. Seven out of every ten cancer deaths occur in developing countries. The unfortunate part is that 40 percent of these deaths can be avoided with simple lifestyle changes, regular checkups, and early detection and treatment.
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World Cancer Day 2023: Theme
The theme of World Cancer Day for 2022, 2023, and 2024 was decided to be “Close The Care Gap”.
This multi-year campaign aims to address the issue of how inequities affect cancer care by mobilising people for action and putting pressure on higher levels of power to address this decades-long endemic.
World Cancer Day 2023: History
Here are cancer risk factors to look out for:
- It should come as no surprise that smoking can lead to cancer and other chronic diseases. Tobacco use harms the lungs while also increasing the risk of a variety of cancers. If you stop smoking immediately, your risk of developing cancer is reduced.
- Exercising for at least 30 minutes five days a week reduces your risk of developing cancer significantly. You don’t need to run marathons. According to research, even minor activity, such as gardening a few days a week, can reduce your risk of developing lung cancer and other cancers.
- Obesity is one of the leading causes of cancer. It raises the risk of breast cancer, rectal and intestinal cancer, endometrial cancer, esophageal cancer, pancreatic cancer, and kidney cancer, to name a few. Extra fat cells produce more oestrogen and insulin, two chemicals that promote cancer development. You can reduce your risks by achieving or maintaining a healthy body weight.
- The ideal cancer-prevention diet emphasises plants, such as vegetables, whole fruit, whole grains, and protein from peas and beans. Red meat, processed meats, sugary beverages, and refined carbohydrates should be consumed in moderation.
