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Cancer prevention

Learn how a healthy lifestyle can help reduce your risk of cancer

Did you know? 4 out of 10 cancer cases can be prevented. For example, we can watch what we eat, choose not to smoke, limit our alcohol consumption and take regular exercise. 

 

Men's health

Almost 13,000 Irish men are diagnosed with cancer each year.

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12 ways to reduce your cancer risk

The European Code Against Cancer, developed by the International Agency for Research on Cancer and the European Commission 2014,  aims to inform people about actions they can take for themselves or their families to reduce their risk of cancer.

Cancer specialists and scientists from across Europe compiled the code based on the latest scientific evidence on cancer prevention. It consists of 12 recommendations that most people can follow without any special skills or advice. The more recommendations people follow, the lower their risk of cancer will be.

Download or order our leaflet on 12 ways to reduce your cancer risk. 

12 ways to reduce cancer risk leaflet
12 ways to reduce your cancer risk leaflet
There are many things you can do to reduce your cancer risk by making small changes. This leaflet is based on the European Code Against Cancer.

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