Women’s health guide
This guide explores the most common cancers in women and explains how a healthy diet and lifestyle can support women’s health
Publication review date: August 2026
Women’s health guide
Women’s health is important at every stage of life. World Cancer Research Fund’s guide helps women make healthier lifestyle choices, improve wellbeing and reduce the risk of cancer.
The guide explains:
- The most common cancers affecting women, including breast cancer
- How keeping a healthy weight, eating well and being physically active can support women’s health and help reduce cancer risk
- Why staying healthy matters at different life stages, including menstruation, pregnancy, breastfeeding and menopause
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