World Cancer Day 2022 observed on Feb.4
Highlights:
- World Cancer Day 2022: World Cancer Day is marked on February 4th every year to raise awareness about cancer and encourage its early detection and prevention.
- According to World Health Organisation, cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide, accounting for nearly one in six deaths.
- The theme aims to increase awareness about the inequities in cancer care. The theme has been launched as a three-year campaign.
- World Cancer Day is observed every year on February 4th to raise awareness about the life-threatening disease.
- The primary objective of World Cancer Day is to significantly reduce illness and death caused by cancer.
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