Cancer prevention report

In November 2007, World Cancer Research Fund global network published its landmark Expert Report, which is the most ever comprehensive report on the links between lifestyle and cancer risk.

Publishing the report

The Report took six years to produce. In the initial sweep, half a million studies were found, which were screened down to 22,000. Eventually, 7,000 were deemed relevant and met the rigorous quality criteria for definitive conclusions to be drawn.

This information as then presented to an Expert Panel of 21 world-renowned scientists, who developed our Recommendations for Cancer Prevention that people can incorporate into their daily lives.

Because of the thoroughness of the Report and the expertise of the panel, people can be confident that it is the best advice on how to reduce cancer risk that is available anywhere in the world.

The impact of the Expert Report

The Report’s publication was one of the biggest health stories of recent years, being mentioned 60 times in the national press, including the front pages of The Times and on the BBC website.

It has also been referenced in prestigious publications such as the British Medical Journal and was also cited in a Cabinet Office report setting out a framework for food policies in the UK.

A YouGov survey, commissioned by WCRF UK a year after the launch, revealed that since the launch 23 per cent of people had tried to eat more fruit and vegetables as a result of the report; 18 per cent of people had tried to watch their weight and 18 per cent of people had tried to be more physically active.

You can find out more information and download the report at the Expert Report’s website.