This House of Lords Library Briefing provides information on World Cancer Day, marked on 4 February each year.
World Cancer Day 2018 (162 KB , PDF)
World Cancer Day takes places on 4 February each year. It was established by the Paris Charter adopted at the World Summit Against Cancer for the New Millennium in 2000. By marking the same day each year, the event aims to save millions of preventable deaths through education, raising awareness and by pressing both governments and individuals to take action.
In 2018, World Cancer Day is taking place under the theme ‘We Can. I Can.’, which explores “how everyone—as a collective or as individuals—can do their part to reduce the global burden of cancer”. The key messages of the day this year focus on what actions can be taken both collectively and individually. For example, the messages under ‘We Can’ include: inspire action, take action; create healthy schools; shape policy change; and improve access to cancer care. For ‘I Can’, the messages include: make healthy lifestyle choices; ask for support; make my voice heard; and take control of my cancer journey.
World Cancer Day 2018 (162 KB , PDF)
Advances in science and medicine led to rising life expectancy in the UK throughout the 20th century, but increases have slowed. Are we nearing the ceiling of life expectancy or will a new wave of research change everything? This briefing explores the science and policy implications of life extension.
The Complications from Abortions (Annual Report) Bill [HL] is a private member’s bill introduced by Lord Moylan (Conservative). It is scheduled to have its second reading in the House of Lords on 13 December 2024. It would require the secretary of state to publish an annual report on complications from abortions in England.
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An estimated third of the UK population live with allergies. Campaigners have called for improvements to NHS care, including more specialists, better training in primary care, and easier access to medication for those affected. The government has said that work is ongoing on a national strategy for allergies, and it will be considering whether to appoint a national allergy lead.
