Jamaica mobilizes against cancer | Perspective

It is estimated that 9.6 million people die each year from cancer.

By the year 2030, experts predict that the number of cancer deaths will reach 13 million. In light of this, the Union for the Fight Against Cancer has organized World Cancer Day. The Union for International Cancer Control is the largest and oldest international organization fighting cancer, dedicated to taking initiatives in advocacy, capacity building and advocacy initiatives. Unite the cancer community to reduce the global burden of cancer, promote greater equity, and integrate cancer control into the global agenda for health and development.

The Jamaica Moves campaign for behavioral change, while the country's coordinated national response to the upsurge of NCDs (diabetes, hypertension and some cancers) aims to reduce by 25% noncommunicable diseases by 2025 through education, mobilization and capacity building. environments. The campaign recognizes and celebrates the World Health Days organized by the World Health Organization, such as World Cancer Day – February 4th. The goal of this day is to strengthen cancer awareness and encourage Jamaicans to make positive changes in health and well-being so that they: can live a healthier life .

On this day, companies and organizations were allowed to make a very important connection between their product, a lifestyle and healthier eating habits and to test for: blood sugar, blood pressure, cholesterol and l & # 39; BMI. The day was dedicated to challenges related to physical activity (dances, strong men competitions), free health tests, sampling and public information about cancer in Jamaica, types of cancer, reduced risk of developing cancer, etc.

Jamaica Moves, Jamaica Diabetes Association, WATA, National Health Fund, Jamaica Cancer Society, ENSURE, NCB Insurance, Brunswick, Heart of Jamaica Foundation, SERGE, Jamaican Teas / Caribbean Dreams, National Baking Company , Guardian Life and National Council on Drug Abuse. Jamaica Moves, sponsored by the National Health Fund, was able to give 50 smear exams, 50 mammograms (to women over 50) and 25 prostate exams (to men over 40).