[Nearly one out of two deaths by cancer is avoidable ! Prevention is crucial].

Abstract

The observation is unequivocal: nearly half of cancer deaths could be avoided ! This statement, both alarming and hopeful, underscores the crucial importance of preventive measures in the fight against the scourge that is cancer. Indeed, if nearly half of cancer deaths are preventable, it means that it is possible to act on certain modifiable risk factors. Smoking and alcohol consumption are among the most influential behaviours in the risk of death from cancer. Similarly, overweight and obesity, considered a true pandemic, contribute significantly to the increase in the number of cancer cases over the past decade. Environmental and occupational exposure to various physical, chemical, and biological carcinogens constitutes another set of largely avoidable factors. Now, more than ever, it is imperative to intensify efforts in implementing effective prevention strategies to counter the growing burden of this disease.