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Cancer statistics
Here we share cancer statistics for the UK as well as comparisons of the UK to other countries in the world; preventability estimates; and lifestyle statistics for each of WCRF UK's 10 Recommendations for Cancer Prevention.
Preventability estimates
Information on the proportion of common cancer cases that could be prevented through improved diet, physical activity and body weight.
Lifestyle statistics
UK statistics on lifestyle factors for each of WCRF UK’s 10 Recommendations for Cancer Prevention.
Types of cancer
More on the the 14 types of cancer where there is strong evidence that risk is affected by diet, physical activity and weight.
