CLEAN : Cancer deaths still high despite better prevention: WHO

The video discusses the growing global cancer crisis, highlighting statistics and projections of cancer deaths from 2018 to 2040. It emphasizes the need for better prevention and management strategies, focusing on new risk factors such as obesity and reduced physical activity. The launch of a global cancer database is also mentioned as a step towards addressing this public health challenge.

What is the primary focus of the new global database mentioned in the video?

• Breast cancer statistics

• Global population growth

• Cancer prevention methods

• New cancer treatment options

By what year are cancer deaths expected to rise to 16.3 million?

• 2040

• 2030

• 2050

• 2025

What is the main message conveyed by the increase in cancer death projections?

• Cancer is becoming less of a threat.

• The projections are not reliable.

• Immediate action is required to manage the crisis.

• Cancer treatments are becoming more effective.

Which factor is NOT mentioned as a changing risk factor for cancer?

• Genetic mutations

• Reduced physical activity

• Obesity

• Body mass index

How have new risk factors for cancer changed according to the video?

• They are no longer relevant.

• They have increased due to lifestyle changes.

• They have remained the same.

• They have decreased significantly.