What is World Cancer Day?
A truly global event taking place every year on 4 February, World
Cancer Day unites the world’s population in the fight against cancer.
It aims to save millions of preventable deaths each year by raising
awareness and education about the disease, pressing governments and
individuals across the world to take action.
Why World Cancer Day is important
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Currently, 8.2 million people die from cancer worldwide every year,
out of which, 4 million people die prematurely (aged 30 to 69 years)
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World Cancer Day is the ideal opportunity to spread the word and raise the profile of cancer in people’s minds and in the world’s media
