Official cancer-prevention guidance
Code Against Cancer
Concrete, evidence-based things you can do to lower your own risk of cancer — drawn from the regional Codes Against Cancer developed by IARC (the WHO cancer agency) and its partners.
≈40%of cancers are linked to preventable causes
The World Code Against Cancer Framework
One evidence-review method, adapted region by region. Each regional Code is developed by IARC together with a regional coordinating partner, then tailored to local cancer patterns and living conditions. Europe and Latin America & the Caribbean are published; Asia is in development.
Choose a region
How to use this.
This page summarises official guidance for your information. It is not medical advice. Screening ages, vaccination schedules and workplace rules vary by country — follow the programme available where you live. For anything concerning your own health, speak to a doctor.
Official sources
- IARC — World Code Against Cancer Framework
- European Code Against Cancer (5th edition)
- Latin America and the Caribbean Code Against Cancer
- Mapping towards an Asian Code Against Cancer (ANCCA · IARC)
Compiled by EpiDetective from IARC / PAHO / ANCCA public materials. Please refer to the official sources above for the definitive wording and updates.