World Cancer Reseach Fund UK - Prevention

How Much Do You Know About Cancer Prevention?

Every day in the UK, around 1,100 people are diagnosed with cancer.

But research shows up to 40% of cancers could be prevented.

Take our quick 60-second quiz to test your knowledge - and discover what science says about reducing your risk.

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Why It Matters

World Cancer Research Fund UK funds groundbreaking research to stop cancer before it starts.

We receive no UK government funding - and our prevention research is only possible thanks to public support.

This short quiz shares powerful, science-backed insights that could help protect you and your family.

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Which of the following can help reduce your risk of cancer?All of these play a major role. World Cancer Research Fund UK has spent decades analysing global evidence and has developed Cancer Prevention Recommendations based on rigorous scientific review. Maintaining a healthy weight, staying active, and following a diet rich in wholegrains, vegetables, fruit and beans can significantly reduce cancer risk. Their work translates complex science into practical advice for everyday life.

Maintaining a healthy weight

Being physically active

Eating a healthy, balanced diet

All of the above

True or False: Being overweight or obese increases the risk of several types of cancer?

Body fatness is linked to increased risk of at least 13 different cancers. World Cancer Research Fund’s Continuous Update Project — one of the largest ongoing cancer prevention research programmes in the world — continually reviews global studies to understand these links. Their findings help shape NHS guidance and international policy recommendations.

True

False

Which type of food should we aim to limit to reduce cancer risk?There is strong evidence that high consumption of processed meat increases the risk of bowel cancer. World Cancer Research Fund helped establish this link through comprehensive global evidence reviews. Their recommendations encourage limiting red meat and avoiding processed meat where possible, while focusing on plant-based foods that help protect health.

Wholegrains

Fruit & vegetables

Processed & red meat

Beans & Pulses

What percentage of cancers could be prevented by following evidence-based lifestyle recommendations?

Up to 40% of cancers could be prevented through healthier lifestyles — and for bowel cancer, it’s over 50%. These figures come from major scientific reviews led and funded by World Cancer Research Fund. Their ongoing research helps refine prevention guidelines and informs public health campaigns across the UK and globally. The challenge is that each year, promising research projects have to be turned away due to lack of funding.

10%

25%

up to 40%

Over 70%

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