" IARC IARC News Press Releases Featured News Videos and Podcasts Infographics and Photos Questions and Answers Events Contact World Cancer Day 2022  World Cancer Day 2022 Home One in five people worldwide develop cancer during their lifetime. Prevention of cancer has become one of the most significant public health challenges of the 21st century. It has a critical role to play in the fight against cancer. Based on current scientific evidence, at least 40% of all cancer cases could be prevented with effective primary prevention measures, and further mortality can be reduced through early detection of tumours. To mark World Cancer Day (4 February), the International Agency for Research of Cancer (IARC) and partners are launching the new World Code Against Cancer Framework, an online platform that will promote cancer prevention globally and the development of Regional Codes Against Cancer. Press release IARC PRESS RELEASE 307 Download PDF World Code Against Cancer Framework website WORLD CODE AGAINST CANCER FRAMEWORK WEBSITE Visit the website Q&A QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Read more Video VIDEO IARC Director Dr Weiderpass marks World Cancer Day, introduces the World Code Against Cancer Framework Poster POSTER World Cancer Day poster View the poster WORLD CANCER DAY 2022 HomePress releaseWorld Code Against Cancer Framework websiteQ&AVideoPoster SHARING       CLOSE READING MODE Terms of use Privacy Policy © IARC 1965-2023 — All Rights Reserved ©Arun Raj "