European Code Against Cancer, 5th edition: 14 ways you can help prevent cancer
The new and 5th edition of the European Code Against Cancer explicitly recognises air pollution as a cancer risk factor, strengthens tobacco guidance by explicitly addressing vaping, extends human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination recommendations to boys, and tightens advice on alcohol consumption. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), under a mandate from the European Commission, released the updated Code, expanding it to 14 recommendations and making it available in 23 European languages. For the first time, it also adds a dedicated set of recommendations for policymakers in particular, setting out population-level actions to support prevention alongside the public-facing guidance.
Type
Governmental / Institutional / Public Health Statutory Body Document
Theme
Non-communicable diseases, alcohol, nutrition, obesity, cancer, smoking, physical activity
Level
European
Year
2025
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