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Union for International Cancer Control

Cervical cancer resources

Briefs & Fact Sheets

12 Sep 2023

This page regroups important resources on cervical cancer elimination such as&nbsp;infographics, videos,&nbsp;documents and links.

Briefs & Fact SheetsCancerAccess to essential medicines and servicesHealth promotion

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PAN American Health Organization (PAHO)

Nutritional Care Guide for Pediatric Cancer

Guide

15 Aug 2023

This guide has been developed as part of the World Health Organization's Global Initiative for Childhood Cancer, known as "Cure All Americas," with the primary purpose of alleviating the challenges faced by pediatric oncology patients. Its mission is to ensure that these young patients enjoy a full and high-quality life while receiving comprehensive nutritional care throughout the course of their...

GuideReportCancerNutrition and food safetyPhysical inactivity+1

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BMC Pediatrics

Comparing presentations and outcomes of children with cancer: a study between a lower-middle-income country and a high-income country

Publication

15 Aug 2023

Background Substantial progress has been achieved in managing childhood cancers in many high-income countries (HICs). In contrast, survival rates in lower-middle-income countries (LMICs) are less favorable. Here, we aimed to compare outcomes and associated factors between two large institutions; Egypt (LMIC) and Germany (HIC). Methods A retrospective review was conducted on newly diagnose...

PublicationCancer

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World Health Organization

Lung cancer

Briefs & Fact Sheets

12 Aug 2023

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 ea...

Briefs & Fact SheetsCancerChronic Respiratory DiseasesTobacco use

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World Health Organization

Colorectal cancer

Briefs & Fact Sheets

07 Aug 2023

Key facts Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer worldwide, accounting for approximately 10% of all cancer cases and is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. It predominantly affects older individuals, with the majority of cases occurring in people aged 50 and above. Several lifestyle factors contribute to the development of colorectal cancer such as a h...

Briefs & Fact SheetsCancer

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International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP)

FIP HOLDING STATEMENT ON THE USE OF ELECTRONIC CIGARETTES: The health and economic impact of e-cigarette use, and the contribution of the pharmacy workforce to its elimination (2023)

Declaration

29 Jul 2023

In light of the increasing use of e-cigarettes, particularly among young people, and concerns around the safety of these products, the FIP Bureau has issued a Holding Statement on the health and economic impact of e-cigarette use, and the contribution of the pharmacy workforce to its elimination. The statement has been developed by FIP staff and the co-chairs of FIP’s policy committee on toba...

DeclarationCancerCardiovascular DiseaseChronic Respiratory DiseasesMultistakeholder Collaboration+2

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International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP)

FIP knowledge and skills reference guide for professional development in tobacco cessation and other risk factors in NCDs: A companion to the FIP Supporting tobacco cessation and the treatment of tobacco dependence: A handbook for pharmacists (2023)

Publication

29 Jul 2023

The “Supporting tobacco cessation and the treatment of tobacco dependence: A handbook for pharmacists” is accompanied by a publication describing the knowledge and skills required for the delivery of pharmacist-led interventions to support tobacco cessation in addition to other modifiable NCD risk factors such as physical inactivity, unhealthy diet, and harmful use of alcohol.

PublicationCancerCardiovascular DiseaseChronic Respiratory DiseasesMultistakeholder Collaboration+5

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International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP)

Supporting tobacco cessation and the treatment of tobacco dependence: A handbook for pharmacists (2023)

Publication

29 Jul 2023

This handbook has been developed as a comprehensive and practical resource for pharmacists to support individuals in their efforts to quit tobacco, emphasising the critical role of pharmacists in providing comprehensive and coordinated care to patients seeking to quit. It covers the latest evidence-based practices, techniques and strategies to help our patients quit and not start again. The inform...

PublicationCancerCardiovascular DiseaseChronic Respiratory DiseasesMultistakeholder Collaboration+2

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World Health Organization

WHO Cervical Cancer Elimination Initiative: from call to action to global movement

Briefs & Fact Sheets

14 May 2023

For the first time in history, the world has&nbsp;resolved to eliminate a cancer. Few diseases reflect global inequities as much as cervical cancer. Cervical cancer is the 4th&nbsp;most common&nbsp;form of cancer among women&nbsp; worldwide.

Briefs & Fact SheetsCancer

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International Agency for Research on Cancer

CanScreen5 data repository for breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer screening programmes

Database

10 May 2023

The Cancer Screening in Five Continents (CanScreen5) project of the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) aims to collect information on the characteristics and performance of cancer screening programmes across the globe in a harmonized manner and to disseminate the information for improved programme management and informed policy-making. The core objective of CanScreen5 is to encoura...

DatabaseCancer

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Secretariat of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control & its Protocols

The Global Tobacco Control Funding Gap

Briefs & Fact Sheets

07 May 2023

This funding gap analysis, carried out in 2023, found that the current amount of resources dedicated to tobacco control is around US$ 1.2 billion, while the total amount of funding needed for full WHO FCTC implementation is US$ 9.6 billion, meaning that only 12.5% of needed funding for tobacco control is currently being allocated; this leaves us with an annual funding gap of US$ 8.4 billion....

Briefs & Fact SheetsCancerCardiovascular DiseaseChronic Respiratory DiseasesMultisectoral Action+5

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Secretariat of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control & its Protocols

2023 Global Progress Report on Implementation of the Protocol to Eliminate Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products

Report

07 May 2023

This 2023 Global Progress Report on Implementation of the Protocol to Eliminate Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products is the second in the series of reports prepared since the entry into force of the Protocol to Eliminate Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products in 2018.&nbsp;The Global Progress Report is primarily based on the information submitted by the Parties to the Protocol in the 2023 reporting cycle...

ReportCancerCardiovascular DiseaseChronic Respiratory DiseasesMultisectoral Action+5

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