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European Code Against Cancer 5th edition: 14 ways you can help prevent cancer

Despite the growing cancer burden in the European Union, public awareness of effective prevention is low. In response, Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan has supported the development of the 5th edition of the European Code Against Cancer (ECAC5). Using a transparent, stepwise decision-making process, around 80 experts reviewed the latest scientific evidence on cancer prevention and used modern communication strategies to update the previous edition. An innovation in ECAC5 is the inclusion of population-level recommendations, aiming to structurally influence the systems that shape individual choices and improve environmental conditions to which all citizens are involuntarily exposed. ECAC5 includes 14 actionable, evidence-based recommendations for individuals to reduce their cancer risk alongside their respective policy recommendations. All are presented through equity lens, with attention to co-benefits for preventing other non-communicable diseases and tailoring messages to diverse audiences. Clear evidence-based statements on cancer risks factors and effective preventive interventions will empower citizens to make healthier choices, call policymakers to act, foster public support for effective policies, and contribute to more effective cancer prevention.

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  • Authors

    Espina Carolina; Ritchie David; Riboli Elio; Kromhout Hans; Franceschi Silvia; Lansdorp-Vogelaar Iris; Marteau Theresa M.; Bakogianni Ioanna; Vilahur Nadia; Alberts Catherina J.; Ivanus Urska; Feliu Ariadna; D'Souza Erica; Zeeb Hajo; Mitrou Giota; Albreht Tit; Dillner Joakim; Foucaud Jérôme; Manczuk Marta; Martin-Moreno Jose María; Medema Rene H.; Murray Deirdre; Nagy Peter; Nicula Florian; Nyangasi Mary; Steindorf Karen; Tjønneland Anne; Cecchini Michele; Corbex Marilys; Stepien Magdalena; Yared Wendy; Carvalho André L.; Schüz Joachim; Morris Sherry; Anderson Annie; Bauld Linda; Fernandes Esteve; Leitzmann Michael; Srour Bernard; Vlad Ioana; Vardavas Constantine; Vuik Sabine; Weijenberg Matty; Jochems Sylvia; Albin Maria; Baldi Isabelle; Consonni Dario; Crowley Quentin; Fervers Béatrice; Greinert Rüdiger; Hoek Gerard; Röösli Martin; van Tongeren Martie; Alberts Nienke; Bloem Paul; Grabar Sophie; Leja Marcis; Malfertheiner Peter; Mati čič Mojca; M égraud Francis; Negro Francisco; Plummer Martyn; Schim van der Loeff Maarten; de Sanjosé Silvia; Toes-Zoutendijk Esther; Arbyn Marc; Auvinen Anssi; Baldwin David; Castells Xavier; De Censi Andrea; Hofvind Solveig; Senore Carlo; Thorat Mangesh; van der Aalst Carlijn; Marteau Theresa; Mantzari Eleni; Bârg ăoanu Alina; Bessems Kathelijne; Bigaard Janne; Brain Kate; Fonseca Cristiana; Helbig Ulrike; Koczkodaj Pawel; Petrova Dafina; Roggeri Violaine; Sokolović Milka

  • Issue

    Periodical: The Lancet Regional Health – Europe - Volume: 63

  • Published Date

    april 2026

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