World Cancer Day 2018

World Cancer Day 2018

Question: When ‘World Cancer Day’ is celebrated?
(a) February 3rd
(b) February 4th
(c) February 5th
(d) February 2nd
Answer: (b)
Related Facts: 

  • On February 4th, 2018, World Cancer Day was celebrated.
  • Significantly For 2016-2018, the theme for observing World Cancer Day is ‘We Can. I can.’
  • Under this theme, people are expected to, individually and collectively, understand and work towards lessening the impact and harmful effects of the condition globally.
  • The purpose of celebrating this day is to create awareness about cancer and focus on the need for early detection of the disease and the treatment of cancer.
  • This day was established by the International Cancer Control Association (UICC) to support the goals of World Cancer Declaration.
  • UICC was established in the year 1993. Its headquarters is in Geneva.
  • It is a membership based organization taking care of Cancer around the world and helping in medical research and taking care of patients’ interests.
  • With this, organizations of health ministry, large cancer social organizations, research institutes, medical centers and patients of 155 countries around the globe are working, which are about 800.

Reference:                                                                 
http://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/health/world-cancer-day-2018-theme-goals-and-significance-5050874/
https://www.uicc.org/world-cancer-day-2018