World Cancer Day 2024: Check History, Significance And Theme
By Anshika Verma04, Feb 2024 07:00 AMjagranjosh.com
World cancer day 2024
Every year on February 4th, India commemorate World Cancer Day. The day is intended to raise awareness about cancer. Tap to red about it’s history, significance and theme!
What is Cancer?
Cancer is a disease that occurs when a collection of normal cells changes in the body, causing abnormal growth, resulting in a mass known as a tumour.
History of world cancer day
World Cancer Day was first commemorated on February 4, 2000, during the World Summit Against Cancer for the New Millennium in Paris.
Significance of world cancer day
It strengthens efforts to enhance cancer care, prevention, and treatment. Cancer is a broad classification of diseases that can affect any organ or tissue .
Theme of world cancer day 2024
The theme for World Cancer Day 2024 is 'Close the care gap: Everyone deserves access to cancer care.' This is part of a 3-year campaign, running from 2022 to 2024.
World Health Organisation
According to the World Health Organisation, cancer is the second biggest cause of death worldwide. The cancer burden is increasing internationally.
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