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The Importance of being SunSmart

There has been a lot of coverage in the press about skin cancer just recently.  Bearing in mind, it is August and the long awaited (and...

Ultra-processed foods: why the fuss and what’s the answer?

UPFs: what are we talking about? The term ‘ultra-processed foods’ (UPFs) arises from the NOVA food classification system. This distinguishes between unprocessed foods (i.e. wholefoods);...

A Cancer Prevention Manifesto for 2024

About CancerWatch CancerWatch is a charity made up of people whose lives have been affected by cancer, and who are passionate about eliminating preventable cancers...

Sector Review – Punching Below Our Weight – Cancer Prevention

To commemorate World Cancer Day 4th February 2024, we are publishing our latest report “Punching Below Our Weight: A Review of the Cancer Charity Sector’s...

What do cancer charities think about prevention?

CancerWatch exists to campaign for improved cancer prevention, and we will take a major step forward when we achieve registration as a charity this year....

State of play: screening

Throughout this Cancer Prevention Action Week, we are reviewing the current state of public policy for the major risk factors in causing preventable cancers. CancerWatch’s...

State of play: alcohol

Throughout this Cancer Prevention Action Week, we are reviewing the current state of public policy for the major risk factors in causing preventable cancers. Like...

State of play: diet and food

Throughout this Cancer Prevention Action Week, we are reviewing the current state of public policy for the major risk factors in causing preventable cancers. There...

State of play: smoking

Throughout this Cancer Prevention Action Week, we are reviewing the current state of public policy for the major risk factors in causing preventable cancers. Tobacco...

Cancer prevention needs structural change: individual responsibility isn’t enough

It’s a remarkable statistic that around 40% of cancers in the UK are preventable. It offers great hope for improvements in the future, but at...

Obesity and Planning Permission

The obesogenic nature of our inner cities has long been a cause of concern for activists campaigning against poor health, and the key instrument for...

The Problem with Children’s Obesity

During the lockdown, my front door has been the recipient of countless leaflets promoting take-away food of a distinctly dubious nutritional quality. This caused me...