Cancer Prevention Awareness: The European Code Against Cancer, 5th Edition

Introduction

Cancer remains a major cause of death in the European Union (EU).  Yet, around 40% of cancer cases can be prevented through behavioural and structural changes. The 5th edition of European Code Against Cancer (ECAC5)[1] is a key EU initiative run by the European Commission (EC) and the World Health Organisation (WHO) aiming at providing actionable recommendations to reduce cancer risk. For the first time, ECAC in its 5th edition[1] addresses not only individuals but also policymakers, with population-level measures that reinforce actions for citizens and communities. 

ECAC5 Study Overview

An online randomized…