articleThe Lancet Regional Health - EuropeJan 23, 2026GOLD OA

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

Centre international de recherche sur le cancer · Imperial College London · +38 more institutions

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Abstract

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,…

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  • Cancer
  • Psychological intervention
  • Cancer prevention
  • Equity (law)
  • Public health
  • Inclusion (mineral)
  • Plan (archaeology)
  • Public policy
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