A new survey is dispelling many fears associated with the cervical cancer vaccination program in the United Kingdom. Around 2,800 women in the United Kingdom are diagnosed with cervical cancer and over 1,000 die from the disease annually. The HPV vaccine is a key component to reducing the risk of cervical cancer, but many parents feared girls vaccinated would ignore the risks associated with sexual activity.

Support for the World Cancer Declaration has reached another important milestone as Dr. Chen Zhu, Minister of Health in China, officially signed the World Cancer Declaration. Dr. Chen signed the Declaration in a recent meeting between UICC Board President, David Hill, and the Chinese Anti-Cancer Association, a UICC member organization.

In a recent study of 35 leisure centres in the United Kingdom, the British Heart Foundation discovered a shocking amount of unhealthy snacks and foods being offered. Despite a ban on junk food from schools and children’s TV programmes, there is an overwhelming availability of unhealthy options where children exercise and play. The Food Commission’s survey included leisure facilities, bowling alleys, ice skating rinks and park cafes.