World No Tobacco Day Posted on May 29, 2014February 25, 2018 by Carly du Toit Every 31st of May, The World Health Organisation (WHO) marks World No Tobacco Day, to highlight the health risks associated with tobacco use, and advocate for effective policies to reduce tobacco consumption. Tobacco kills nearly six million people each year, of which more than 600 000 are non-smokers succumbing to second-hand smoke. Lung cancer, which can be associated with smoking tobacco, is one of the most common causes of cancer death for men and women in Australia. Continue reading “World No Tobacco Day”
Give a boost to cancer research on World Cancer Day Posted on February 3, 2011February 25, 2018 by Carly du Toit Today the Australian Cancer Research Foundation (ACRF) is uniting with thousands of supporters fighting against cancer across the globe for World Cancer Day. Cancer is a leading cause of death around the world. The World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates that 84 million people will die of cancer between 2005 and 2015 without intervention. DONATE NOW this World Cancer Day Continue reading “Give a boost to cancer research on World Cancer Day”
