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Cancer prevention report
In November 2007, World Cancer Research Fund global network published its landmark Expert Report, which is the most comprehensive report ever produced 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 was 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 available anywhere in the world on how to reduce cancer risk.
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.
Why not getmore information and download the report.

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