Revision and update of the European Code against Cancer

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In the ECAC5 project we will develop the 5th edition of the European Code against Cancer (ECAC), updating the previous version based on the most recent scientific evidence, expanding to population level prevention measures and tailoring to different target audiences. ECAC5 is a key EU cancer prevention instrument contributing to successfully achieve the Europe Beating’s Cancer Plan’s goals. A multidisciplinary approach will be followed to revise and update the evidence base, guided by an established methodology, and to develop recommendations and supporting information on cost-effective cancer prevention measures at the individual and population levels, in synergy with other non-communicable diseases’ preventive messages. Behavioural science approaches, new technological innovations and modern ways of communication, will be also regarded in order to improve health literacy, and more specifically cancer prevention literacy, across European populations and target groups. ECAC5 builds on a set-up, experiences, methodology and terms of references for the different pan-European Committees that have been put in place for the development of the 4th edition of the ECAC, ensuring the quality standards and making the project very cost effective. ECAC5 aims to make an impact in the cancer prevention arena the cancer prevention arena in the short-, medium- and long-term by promoting effective communication of critically appraised and scientifically established evidence in cancer prevention, by providing strategies to steer national health policies in cancer prevention and by providing a united EU voice to call for cancer prevention.