Commercial determinants of health

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New WHO reports highlight missed potential of taxes on alcohol and sugary drinks to reduce cancer risk

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Lancet study reveals over a billion people face obesity, a known cancer risk factor

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Cover page of UICC's press release for World Environment Day on air pollution and cancer

Marking World Environment Day on 5 June, the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) calls for global action to improve public health and prevent millions of deaths from cancer and other non-communicable diseases by drastically reducing air pollution.

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UICC urges action on World No Tobacco Day to prevent 2.5 million tobacco-related cancer deaths

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Cover page of UICC's press release for World No Tobacco Day

UICC calls on governments to prevent millions of cancer-related deaths due to tobacco use and the consumption of alcohol and ultra-processed foods through increased taxation, restricted advertising, improved labelling and public education.

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Commercial interests drive millions of cancer deaths

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UICC Press release World Cancer Day 2023 Commercial determinants of health press release cover

UICC calls on governments to prevent millions of cancer-related deaths due to tobacco use and the consumption of alcohol and ultra-processed foods through increased taxation, restricted advertising, improved labelling and public education.

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Union for International Cancer Control (UICC)
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