[HealthyTribes] February is National Cancer Prevention Month

[Leeb Jordana A]

WHAT IS NATIONAL CANCER PREVENTION MONTH?

Created by the American Institute for Cancer Research, National Cancer Prevention Month in February focuses on promoting healthy behaviors to reduce cancer incidence in the United States. Specifically, National Cancer Prevention Month emphasizes that individuals can cut their cancer risk by moving more, maintaining a healthy weight and eating more healthfully (American Institute for Cancer Research, 2015).



WHAT IS WORLD CANCER DAY?

World Cancer Day on Saturday, February 4, 2017 is an initiative by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) to reduce the burden of cancer worldwide (Union for International Cancer Control, 2016).



CAMPAIGN KEY MESSAGES

The theme for World Cancer Day 2017 is "We can. I can." Some of the key messages for the campaign are:



* "We can prevent cancer

* We can create healthy cities

* We can challenge perceptions

* We can improve access to cancer care

* We can join forces to make a difference

* I can make healthy lifestyle choices

* I can understand that early detection saves lives

* I can ask for support

* I can take control of my cancer journey

* I can make my voice heard"



Here are some key messages for National Cancer Prevention Month:



* Avoid tobacco and secondhand smoke

* Protect your skin from ultraviolet (UV) rays

* Diet, activity and weight control could prevent 1 in 3 cancers

* Limit alcohol intake

* "Choose mostly plant foods, limit red meat and avoid processed meat.

* Be physically active every day in any way for 30 minutes or more.

* Aim to be a healthy weight throughout life."

For more information and a complete social media tool kit:
https://smhs.gwu.edu/cancercontroltap/sites/cancercontroltap/files/WCD%20and%20Cancer%20Prevention%20Month_SocMedia%20Toolkit%202017.pdf

Jordana Leeb
Community Programs Liaison
OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY
Public Health
Health Promotion Chronic Disease Prevention
Jordana.a.leeb at state.or.us
Desk: 971-673-1041
Cell: (503) 358-5760
http://www.oregon.gov/OHA

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