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Commonwealth leaders issue groundbreaking action statement on NCDs |
 A recently-formed alliance between three of the world’s leading
federations in non-communicable diseases (NCDs) congratulates
Commonwealth leaders for issuing an action statement to combat NCDs (pdf) around the world.
On 29 November, leaders from 54 countries at the Commonwealth Heads
of Government Meeting in Trinidad and Tobago jointly called for NCD
indicators to be included in the Millennium Development Goals Review
Summit at the United Nations General Assembly in September 2010.
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European Parliament adopts resolution on smoke-free environments |
 On 26 November, a resolution was adopted in the European Parliament calling for a smoke free environment in the EU. This resolution represents a coordinated effort towards a smoke-free Europe. The European Parliament resolution welcomes the comprehensive smoke-free laws already in place in several Member States and encourages all Member States to make rapid progress in introducing effective measures to protect their citizens from exposure to tobacco smoke in all enclosed workplaces and public places.
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2009 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting. Joint Statement by UICC, IDF & WHF |
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International Diabetes Federation, International Union Against Cancer and the World
Heart Federation urge Commonwealth members and participants of the Commonwealth
Heads of Government meeting to acknowledge the rising burden of non-communicable
diseases (NCDs).
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Saving the Environment Fights Cancer |
 Renewable energy sources, reduction of greenhouse gases, global warming and
climate change are being discussed everywhere around us. Politicians, policy
writers, media outlets and people on the street all have varying opinions on
the issue and its possible environmental implications. However climate change
isn’t just about the environment. Recent studies are showing that the fight
against climate change can help reduce the death toll from cancer and other
health problems.
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Seventh Edition of TNM - Now Available! |
 TNM Classification of Malignant Tumours, 7th Edition provides the new, internationally agreed-upon standards to describe and categorize cancer stages and progression. Published in affiliation with the International Union Against Cancer (UICC), it contains important new and updated organ-specific classifications that oncologists and other professionals who treat patients with cancer must use to adequately classify tumours for prognosis and treatment. UICC members are eligible for a 25% discount, so order your copy now!
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Movember – The Changing Face of Men’s Health |
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 Movember,
also known as Novembeard, No-shave-November and Noshember, is a phenomenon that
is quickly changing the face of men’s health – quite literally. All throughout
the month of November, men from across the globe grow moustaches in order to
get men talking and raise funds. Issues that affect men around the world, including prostate cancer and
depression, are often a taboo subject for males, but increased awareness and
research efforts could save lives.
To read a recent interview with a Movember participant, click here.
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