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Welcome to the Cancer Society Otago Southland Division website
The Cancer Society of New Zealand is the leading organisation dedicated to reducing the incidence of cancer and ensuring the best cancer care for everyone in New Zealand. We are committed to providing leadership in cancer control, working with communities, and providing core services in health promotion, support, information and research. Please take a moment to look around our website. You can also contact our 0800 CANCER Helpline for information about Cancer, or find out more about our Support Services. |
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Last Modified: Sat, 21 Mar 2009 11:00 a.m.
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Make a difference to your health
From those who do the food shopping for their families, to schools and government, all groups and individuals can benefit from expert advice that recommends they can contribute to reducing the incidence of cancer!
Policy and Action for Cancer Prevention, published by World Cancer Research Fund, is a policy report that sets out the changes that can be made at all levels of society to reduce the number of cancer cases.Dr Jan Pearson, Health Promotion Manager for the Cancer Society says, “this report complements the 2007 Food, Nutrition, Physical Activity, and the Prevention of Cancer Report. It contains estimates of the proportion of cancer cases that could be prevented through diet, physical activity and weight management.” The report addresses the causes of cancer and speaks to different groups, with aims and recommendations on how they can support an environment that makes healthy behaviours easier. The widely diverse groups include government, industry, media, schools, multinational bodies, workplaces, health and other professionals. “The report is a clear message to Government that legislation, pricing and all policies must promote healthy patterns of diet and exercise. Schools also have a part to play in providing healthy daily food for all staff and pupils, together with facilities for physical activity experiences.
“Many people believe that they can’t change their risk of developing cancer so are not prompted to change their lifestyle. Now we have a report that says you can reduce your risk of cancer. It has some very positive messages and reiterates that after smoking, unhealthy diets, physical inactivity, excess body weight and associated factors are the next most important preventable causes of cancer. For people who do not smoke they are the most important.”
For more information contact:
Dr Jan Pearson
Health Promotion Manager
Tel: 04 494 7276
Mob: 0274 517 359
Lynne St.Clair-Chapman
National Communications Manager
Tel: 04 494 7195
Mob: 0274 444 150 |
Published: Sat, 21 Mar 2009 12:00 a.m.
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