IARC researchers are involved in a wide range of projects to identify, monitor, and address inequalities related to cancer, including inequities in exposure to risk factors, access to screening and diagnostic services, and inclusion in cancer prevention programmes. Recent findings indicate that significant differences in cancer incidence and mortality exist among socioeconomic groups both between and within countries.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has chosen “My health, my right” as the theme for World Health Day this year. This theme was chosen to highlight the rights of all people to have access to quality health services, education, and information, as well as safe drinking-water, clean air, good nutrition, quality housing, decent working and environmental conditions, and freedom from discrimination.
