India, Feb. 7 -- Ahead of World Cancer Day on 4 February, the European Commission has unveiled an update of theEuropean Code Against Cancer. The revised Code sets out practical ways to help prevent the disease and is the result of four years of work by over 60 European public health experts. The guidance is based on scientific evidence and is tailored to the EU population and health systems.
The revised Code puts strong focus on lifestyle choices and public health measures to reduce cancer risks, covering issues such as vaccination, cancer screening, breast-feeding, alcohol intake, so-called ultra-processed food and air pollution, among others. The updated Code was produced by the International Agency for Research on Cancer on behalf of th...