Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Cancer Prevention02:59

Cancer Prevention

6.5K
Several factors can increase the risk of cancer in an individual. About 50% of cancer cases can be prevented by adopting a healthy lifestyle, regular exercise, eating healthy, and following a modest cancer prevention diet. Epidemiological studies have consistently shown that populations with vegetable and fruit-rich diets have reduced the incidence of cancer. On the other hand, populations who have a diet rich in animal fat, red meat, junk food, or high calories are predisposed to cancer.
Some...
6.5K
Cancer Prevention02:59

Cancer Prevention

2.6K
2.6K
What is Cancer?02:12

What is Cancer?

12.8K
Cells and tissues must meticulously coordinate their activities for the normal functioning of the human body. Therefore, they exhibit socially responsible behavior - resting, growing, dividing, differentiating, or dying - for the organism’s benefit. Cancer arises when cells divide uncontrollably and invade other tissues or organs.
Although people have known about cancer for centuries, it was only in 1761 that Giovanni Morgagni of Padua performed a detailed autopsy of...
12.8K
What is Cancer?02:12

What is Cancer?

6.1K
6.1K
Levels of Health Promotion and Illness Prevention01:26

Levels of Health Promotion and Illness Prevention

12.7K
Health promotion allows a person to control the determinants of health, resulting in an improved health status. It enhances the quality of life and reduces premature deaths. Health promotion and illness prevention programs help people make beneficial choices to reduce the risk of disease and disabilities. There are three health promotion and illness prevention levels: primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention.
In primary prevention, actions taken before disease onset prevent the disease from...
12.7K
Preventive Healthcare Services01:30

Preventive Healthcare Services

2.3K
Preventive healthcare services keep people healthy via frequent check-ups, screening, and counseling. They primarily aid in disease prevention rather than treating an acute or chronic illness. Preventive treatment also keeps individuals productive and energetic, allowing them to work well into their retirement years. Examples of preventive care services include:
2.3K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Invited Perspective: The Exposome-An Exciting Opportunity for Collaboration, Not Competition.

Environmental health perspectives·2024
Same author

The IARC Monographs: Updated Procedures for Modern and Transparent Evidence Synthesis in Cancer Hazard Identification.

Journal of the National Cancer Institute·2019
Same author

Centralization of the IARC Biobank: Combining Multiple Sample Collections into a Common Platform.

Biopreservation and biobanking·2019
Same author

Boosting the social impact of innovative cancer research - towards a mission-oriented approach to cancer.

Molecular oncology·2019
Same author

The global cancer burden: necessity is the mother of prevention.

Nature reviews. Cancer·2019
Same author

Cancer Prevention Europe.

Molecular oncology·2019
Same journal

Assisted dying and the silencing of medicine's next generation.

Lancet (London, England)·2026
Same journal

Linguistic pragmatism: a woman with progressive abdominal pain in Thailand.

Lancet (London, England)·2026
Same journal

Medical compartmentalisation: a patient with chromosome 22q11.2 deletion syndrome in Japan.

Lancet (London, England)·2026
Same journal

[<sup>177</sup>Lu]Lu-edotreotide versus everolimus for gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumours (COMPETE): a phase 3, multicentre, randomised, open-label, superiority trial.

Lancet (London, England)·2026
Same journal

Research priorities for characterising Bundibugyo virus.

Lancet (London, England)·2026
Same journal

Rethinking treatment sequence in advanced gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumours.

Lancet (London, England)·2026
See all related articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: May 4, 2026

Author Spotlight: Advancing Early Detection and Treatment of Gastrointestinal Tumors
03:05

Author Spotlight: Advancing Early Detection and Treatment of Gastrointestinal Tumors

Published on: February 16, 2024

1.9K

Global cancer patterns: causes and prevention.

Paolo Vineis1, Christopher P Wild2

  • 1MRC-PHE Centre for Environment and Health, School of Public Health, Imperial College, London; HuGeF Foundation, Torino, Italy.

Lancet (London, England)
|December 20, 2013
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Primary cancer prevention is highly effective, potentially preventing one-third to one-half of all cancers. Prioritizing prevention strategies is crucial for global cancer control, especially in low-income countries.

More Related Videos

Author Spotlight: Liujunzi Decoction as a Traditional Chinese Treatment for Coloproctitis Cancer
06:24

Author Spotlight: Liujunzi Decoction as a Traditional Chinese Treatment for Coloproctitis Cancer

Published on: October 13, 2023

1.9K
Digital Spatial Profiling for Characterization of the Microenvironment in Adult-Type Diffusely Infiltrating Glioma
09:17

Digital Spatial Profiling for Characterization of the Microenvironment in Adult-Type Diffusely Infiltrating Glioma

Published on: September 13, 2022

2.3K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: May 4, 2026

Author Spotlight: Advancing Early Detection and Treatment of Gastrointestinal Tumors
03:05

Author Spotlight: Advancing Early Detection and Treatment of Gastrointestinal Tumors

Published on: February 16, 2024

1.9K
Author Spotlight: Liujunzi Decoction as a Traditional Chinese Treatment for Coloproctitis Cancer
06:24

Author Spotlight: Liujunzi Decoction as a Traditional Chinese Treatment for Coloproctitis Cancer

Published on: October 13, 2023

1.9K
Digital Spatial Profiling for Characterization of the Microenvironment in Adult-Type Diffusely Infiltrating Glioma
09:17

Digital Spatial Profiling for Characterization of the Microenvironment in Adult-Type Diffusely Infiltrating Glioma

Published on: September 13, 2022

2.3K

Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Cancer presents a growing global health challenge, disproportionately affecting low- and middle-income countries.
  • These nations face a dual burden: existing infectious-related cancers and new non-communicable diseases linked to globalized risk factors.
  • Demographic shifts exacerbate the cancer burden in these regions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To advocate for primary prevention as a cornerstone of global cancer control.
  • To highlight the significant potential of primary prevention in reducing cancer incidence.
  • To emphasize the long-term benefits and cost-effectiveness of preventive measures.

Main Methods:

  • The study synthesizes current knowledge on cancer risk factors and prevention.
  • It analyzes the epidemiological trends and economic factors influencing cancer burden globally.
  • The authors present a case for prioritizing primary prevention based on existing evidence.

Main Results:

  • Between 33% and 50% of all cancers are preventable with current knowledge of risk factors.
  • Primary prevention offers broader health benefits, reducing other non-communicable diseases.
  • Preventive measures, such as regulatory actions, provide long-term, sustainable impact.

Conclusions:

  • Primary prevention is a highly effective and crucial strategy for global cancer control.
  • Resources should be prioritized to implement and sustain primary prevention initiatives.
  • Integrating primary prevention is essential for mitigating the rising cancer burden worldwide.