IPH response to Seanad Consultation Committee on ‘Changes in lifestyle can prevent approximately one third of cancers. How does Government and Society respond to this challenge?’
IPH response to Seanad Consultation Committee on ‘Changes in lifestyle can prevent approximately one third of cancers. How does Government and Society respond to this challenge?’
Date
2012-03-16
Authors
Institute of Public Health in Ireland
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Institute of Public Health in Ireland
Abstract
IPH responded to the Seanad Consultation Committee on the consultation topic ‘Changes in lifestyle can prevent approximately one third of cancers. How does Government and Society respond to this challenge?’.
Between 2010 and 2020 the total number of cancers in Ireland is projected to increase by 40% for women and by just over 50% for men (National Cancer Registry). A focus is needed on developing social, economical and built environments that support healthy choices. IPH presented recommendations based on the international evidence-base as well as national cancer data and research.
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Built environment,
Cancer,
Cancer prevention,
Lifestyle
Citation
Institute of Public Health in Ireland. (2012). IPH response to Seanad Consultation Committee on ‘Changes in lifestyle can prevent approximately one third of cancers. How does Government and Society respond to this challenge?’.Institute of Public Health in Ireland