Official cancer-prevention guidance

Code Against Cancer

What you can do to lower your own risk of cancer, according to 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

Compiled by EpiDetective from IARC / PAHO / ANCCA public materials. Please refer to the official sources above for the definitive wording and updates.

EpiDetective is a personal project by Wenxin Wan, produced in a personal capacity. It carries no endorsement from the International Agency for Research on Cancer or the World Health Organization.