World Cancer Day 2023: Addressing the Burden in the Eastern Mediterranean Region

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What is the main aim of World Cancer Day?

To increase taxes on cancer-causing products

To conduct research on new cancer treatments

To promote awareness on cancer as a public health issue (correct)

To provide financial support to cancer patients

How has the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic affected individuals with cancer?

Increased the survival rate of cancer patients

Improved access to quality care for cancer patients

Reduced the number of cancer cases being diagnosed

Caused disruptions in cancer care and affected patient access (correct)

What is the predicted increase in the number of people being diagnosed with cancer by 2040?

30%

20%

50% (correct)

40%

What is the theme of World Cancer Day for this year?

Close the care gap Signup and view all the answers

What activities are encouraged by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) on World Cancer Day 2023?

Running, cycling, swimming, hiking or walking Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of World Cancer Day 2023 regarding socioeconomic factors?

Examining factors leading to disparities in cancer prevention, incidence and survival Signup and view all the answers

What does the regional framework for action on cancer prevention and control aim to do?

Scale up guidance to countries and support implementation of the framework Signup and view all the answers

What does the text mention about WHO's Eastern Mediterranean Region?

Most cancer cases are diagnosed at a late stage Signup and view all the answers

What will take place in different regions and WHO countries worldwide on World Cancer Day 2023?

Opportunities for interviews with WHO and partners Signup and view all the answers

What is the second leading cause of death worldwide according to the given text?

Cancer Signup and view all the answers

What is the predicted increase in the number of people being diagnosed with cancer by 2040 in the Eastern Mediterranean Region?

50% higher Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of World Cancer Day 2023 regarding the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic?

Addressing disruptions and inequities in cancer prevention, care, and control caused by the pandemic Signup and view all the answers

What does World Cancer Day aim to promote awareness on as a public health issue?

Cancer Signup and view all the answers

How many deaths does cancer cause every year in the Eastern Mediterranean Region?

Over 450,000 Signup and view all the answers

What kind of activities are individuals encouraged to participate in on World Cancer Day 2023?

Running, cycling, swimming, hiking or walking Signup and view all the answers

What does the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) plan to emphasize on World Cancer Day 2023?

Educating about inequalities in accessing cancer services Signup and view all the answers

What is the second leading cause of death worldwide according to the given text?

Cancer Signup and view all the answers

What are the key areas covered by the regional framework for action on cancer prevention and control?

Prevention, early detection, and treatment Signup and view all the answers

What does the World Health Assembly resolution (WHA70.12) focus on?

Cancer prevention and control Signup and view all the answers

What is the predicted trend for the Region's cancer burden by 2030 according to the text?

It will have the highest increase among all WHO regions Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

World Cancer Day

The main aim of World Cancer Day is to promote awareness of cancer as a public health issue.
World Cancer Day aims to promote awareness on cancer as a public health issue.

Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has affected individuals with cancer, with the focus of World Cancer Day 2023 being on this issue.
The main focus of World Cancer Day 2023 is to highlight the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on cancer patients.

Cancer Statistics

The number of people being diagnosed with cancer is predicted to increase by 2040.
In the Eastern Mediterranean Region, the number of people being diagnosed with cancer is predicted to increase by 2040.
Cancer is the second leading cause of death worldwide.
In the Eastern Mediterranean Region, cancer causes 600,000 deaths every year.