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The aim is to present the 5th edition of the European Code Against Cancer as a practical tool for cancer prevention.

January 18, 2026Molecular OncologyOpen Access

European Code Against Cancer, 5th edition – a tool for enhancing cancer prevention

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The aim is to present the 5th edition of the European Code Against Cancer as a practical tool for cancer prevention.
Updated recommendations based on recent scientific evidence.
Expanded the number of recommendations from 12 to 14.
Developed by a coalition of over 60 experts from multiple disciplines.
Incorporated guidance on new cancer risk factors including air pollution and infections.
Could potentially prevent up to 40% of new cancers in the EU.
Strengthened guidance on tobacco, alcohol, diet, and radiation exposures.
Included new policy recommendations for supportive environments.

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ECAC5 provides updated cancer prevention guidelines, aiming to reduce cancer risk across Europe, suggesting the need for policy support.

Schüz et al. (2026) studied this question.

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