6η Υγειονομική Περιφέρεια Πελοποννήσου- Ιονίων Νήσων-Ηπείρου & Δυτικής Ελλάδας
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24.09.2025 Marketing bans – the role of advertising in alcohol consumption WHO/Europe and IARC examine the impact of alcohol marketing on cancer risk. Advertising in alcohol consumption On 24 September 2025, WHO/Europe and IARC organized a webinar exploring the impact of alcohol advertising on consumption patterns, with a focus on cancer prevention. Alcohol is
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IARC - Joining new global oral cancer screening network An international call to strengthen collaboration in oral cancer early detection Oral Cancer ScreeningA new global oral cancer screening network was launched on 29 September 2025 to connect researchers, clinicians, and public health professionals. The initiative, promoted by IARC’s Oral Cancer Team, addresses
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Webinar, September 2025 Webinar on alcohol availability policies regulating access to reduce consumption Alcohol availability policies WHO Europe, in partnership with IARC, organised a webinar exploring how limiting the availability of alcohol can reduce consumption and cancer risk. Speakers presented evidence showing that policies such as restricted sales hours, minimum pricing, and reduced retail
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IARC marks Childhood Cancer Awareness Month 2025 Global estimates and awareness focus Childhood Cancer Awareness Childhood Cancer Awareness Month 2025 was marked by IARC with updated global statistics and a call for action. More than 275,000 children and adolescents aged 0–19 are diagnosed with cancer each year worldwide, with leukaemias, lymphomas, and
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Plant-based dietary patterns and age-specific risk of multimorbidity of cancer and cardiometabolic diseases A prospective analysis — plant-based diets lower the risk of multimorbidity Plant-based dietary patternsIn a new large-scale multinational study involving more than 400.000 women and men aged 35–70 years from six European countries, researchers at the IARC, in collaboration
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New IARC framework for regional cancer prevention codes Methodology released for developing regional Codes within the World Code Against Cancer Framework Cancer prevention codesIARC published a methodological document to support regions and countries in developing localized “Cancer Codes” within the broader World Code Against Cancer Framework. These codes aim to provide practical,
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BMI increases breast cancer risk in post menopausal women Weight gain of 4.5 kg/m² linked to up to 31% higher cancer risk with cardiovascular disease. BMI breast cancer riskOn 7 July 2025, IARC released data indicating that a 4.5 kg/m² increase in BMI was associated with a 13% higher breast cancer risk
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Climate action paired with Cancer Prevention Climate change mitigation and synergies with primary cancer prevention in Europe: time to implement opportunities Climate action for Cancer Prevention On 22 July 2025, IARC released a report highlighting the opportunities to align climate mitigation actions with primary cancer prevention in Europe. Based on the 4th Edition
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EU Cancer Mission & Japan’s Cancer Centre team up at Osaka Expo EU Cancer Mission and Japan’s National Cancer Centre join forces at Osaka Expo to tackle cancer together Osaka Expo 2025On 16 July 2025, the EU Cancer Mission and Japan’s National Cancer Centre hosted a collaborative event at the EU Pavilion
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Climate action paired with Cancer Prevention Climate change mitigation and synergies with primary cancer prevention in Europe: time to implement opportunities Climate action for Cancer PreventionOn 22 July 2025, IARC released a report highlighting the opportunities to align climate mitigation actions with primary cancer prevention in Europe. Based on the 4th Edition
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