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Latest news and updates from World Cancer Research Fund International.
World Cancer Research Fund International forges global partnerships to reduce non-communicable diseases
We establish two partnerships to improve policymaking to promote health & tackle the global obesity epidemic
Link between gallbladder cancer & obesity confirmed
Today we publish a new report which confirms that being overweight or obese increases the risk of gallbladder cancer
World Cancer Research Fund International makes statement on child obesity at World Health Assembly
We make a joint statement supporting the work of the WHO Commission on Ending Childhood Obesity & its call for government action on child obesity
Policy brief launched to curb global sugar consumption
We have launched a policy brief which is the first to analyse the effectiveness of sugar policies that have been implemented around the world
Jamie Oliver launches global campaign for compulsory food education
Jamie Oliver’s annual Food Revolution Day campaign this year is petitioning G20 countries to introduce compulsory food education in all schools
Health organisations support restricting marketing of unhealthy foods to children
We join 17 organisations to sign a letter supporting WHO Europe’s nutrient profile model to restrict marketing of foods high in fat, sugar & salt to kids
Improving policymaking to tackle cancer & non-communicable diseases
World Cancer Research Fund International has created a high-level Policy Advisory Group to advise on how we can effectively meet the evidence needs of the global policymaking community
Three alcoholic drinks a day can cause liver cancer
Today, World Cancer Research Fund International publishes global research which finds strong evidence that consuming approximately three or more alcoholic drinks a day causes liver cancer
European Commission urged to save school fruit scheme
World Cancer Research Fund International joins twelve organisations to sign open letter asking President of the European Commission to save the EU School Fruit Scheme
Risk factors for heart disease also increase cancer risk
Research commissioned by World Cancer Research Fund International suggests that high blood pressure and high levels of blood sugar and blood fats also increase the risk of cancer
