European Code Against Cancer

The European Code Against Cancer (ECAC) is an initiative of the European Commission and the result of a project coordinated by the International Agency for Research on Cancer. The code aims to inform people about actions they can take to reduce their risk of cancer and relate to: tobacco, second-hand smoke, healthy body weight, physical activity, diet, alcohol consumption, sun/UV exposure, environmental pollutants, radiation, breastfeeding and hormonal therapy, infections and vaccination, and screening. The code is based on  scientific evidence on cancer prevention.

12 ways to reduce your cancer risk

WCRF cancer prevention recommendations

The World Cancer Research Fund's (WCRF) Cancer Prevention Recommendations  were designed to help people to reduce their risk of developing cancer and to help form policies that reduce the incidence of cancer. The recommendations are based on the latest science available derived from the Third Expert Report from World Cancer Research Fund and the American Institute of Cancer Research (WCRF/AICR) Diet, Nutrition, Physical Activity and Cancer: a Global Perspective , including only  evidence that showed strong links between a risk factor and cancer .

The 10 Recommendations are on healthy body weight , physical activity , maintaining healthy diet , limiting fast foods , red and processed meat , sugary drinks and alcohol consumption , supplements use , breastfeeding , and life after cancer diagnosis .