- Cancer - World Health Organization (WHO)
WHO fact sheet on cancer providing key facts and information on figures, causes, risk factors, prevention, early diagnosis, treatment, palliative care, WHO response
- Cancer: Carcinogenicity of the consumption of red meat and processed meat
A few studies have investigated the cancer risks associated with different types of red meat, such as beef and pork, and with different kinds of processed meats, like ham and hot dogs
- Cancer - World Health Organization (WHO)
Cancer is the second leading cause of death globally, accounting for an estimated 9 6 million deaths, or 1 in 6 deaths, in 2018 Lung, prostate, colorectal, stomach and liver cancer are the most common types of cancer in men, while breast, colorectal, lung, cervical and thyroid cancer are the most common among women
- Global cancer burden growing, amidst mounting need for services
Ahead of World Cancer Day, the World Health Organization (WHO)’s cancer agency, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), released the latest estimates of the global burden of cancer WHO also published survey results from 115 countries, showing a majority of countries do not adequately finance priority cancer and palliative care services, as part of universal health coverage
- Trypanosomiasis, human African (sleeping sickness)
WHO fact sheet on Human African trypanosomiasis, also known as sleeping sickness, a vector-borne parasitic disease it provides key facts, distribution of the disease, diagnosis, treatment and WHO response
- Lung cancer - World Health Organization (WHO)
Key facts Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide, accounting for the highest mortality rates among both men and women Smoking is the leading cause of lung cancer, responsible for approximately 85% of all cases Lung cancer is often diagnosed at advanced stages when treatment options are limited Screening high risk individuals has the potential to allow early
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The United Nations agency working to promote health, keep the world safe and serve the vulnerable
- Colorectal cancer - World Health Organization (WHO)
WHO fact sheet on colorectal cancer, including risk factors, symptoms, treatments and prevention
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