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When is the "World Cancer Day" observed?
A)
February 4th
B)
February 3rd
C)
February 2nd
D)
February 1st

Correct Answer :   February 4th


World Cancer Day is celebrated every year on February 4th. It is a global uniting initiative led by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC). Cancer is the second leading cause of death globally.
 
World Cancer Day 2022 theme : The theme of World Cancer Day 2022 is ‘Close the Care Gap’. The main aim of the initiative is to motivate reform and inspire action, even after World Cancer Day.
 
World Cancer Day history : World Cancer Day originated in 2000 at the first World Summit Against Cancer, which was held in Paris. The Day was founded by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) to support the goals of the World Cancer Declaration, written in 2008.
 
The primary goal of World Cancer Day is to significantly reduce illness and death caused by cancer.

Source : India Today

Published On : February 4, 2022
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