Ashish Ranjan
World Cancer Day 2023: Cancer refers to a broad category of diseases that can affect any organ or tissue in the body of a human being. The cells begin to behave in an abnormal manner and become uncontrollable as a result of their invasion of additional cancer cells in the surrounding areas of the body. And additionally, it results in the loss of human life if it is not discovered at the appropriate time.
Cancer has now overtaken cardiovascular disease as the second leading cause of death worldwide. According to a projection made available by the World Health Organization (WHO), there were 9.6 million people who passed away in the year 2018.
This disease continues to impose a greater burden on society. An individual will experience pressure on multiple levels, including their physical body, their emotions, and their finances.
Therefore, in order to bring attention to the problems associated with cancer, World Cancer Day is held on February 4. The purpose of this day is to rally various stakeholders, including the general public, government officials, and members of the medical community, to collaborate on the overarching mission of lowering the worldwide cancer death toll.
WORLD CANCER DAY 2023 : HISTORY
The first World Cancer Day was observed on February 4, 2000, in Paris, France, during the World Cancer Summit for the New Millennium.The Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) is an organisation that works to raise awareness about early cancer detection among people all over the world.
With rising cancer incidence rates, cancer remains one of the top five causes of deaths in India.
On World Cancer Day, let us raise awareness and express our support for those battling the disease. pic.twitter.com/qB9QCgJNJR
— Congress (@INCIndia) February 4, 2023
WORLD CANCER DAY : SIGNIFICANCE
The day begins with the development of campaigns across nations to address the impact that cancer has on a global scale. People who share similar values are brought together by the campaign in order to form stronger alliances and innovative new collaborations. These partnerships will give a boost to the fight against cancer on a global scale, allowing for it to be fought more quickly.
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WORLD CANCER DAY 2023: THEME
The phrase “Close the Care Gap” will serve as the multi-year theme for World Cancer Day 2022-2024. It focuses more on exposure, engagement, and opportunities to meet the global awareness of Cancer Day. Cancer Day is observed on February 4.
