Current context: World Cancer Day is observed on the 4th of February every year across the world.
a. 3rd January
b. 4th February
c. 5th January
d. 7th February
- World Cancer Day is observed to create awareness about cancer and to encourage its prevention, detection, and treatment.
- Cancer is the second leading cause of death globally.
- This year's World Cancer Day's theme is “I Am and I Will”.
- As per the World Health Organization (WHO), cancer cases will rise by 81% in low and middle-income countries by 2040.
- The main reason for the rise given by WHO is lack of investment in prevention and care.
- The World Cancer Day is the global uniting initiative led by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC).
- World Cancer Day was created on 2000 as a positive movement for everyone, everywhere to unite under one voice.
Question:
Q.1 The World Cancer Day is observed on _____________ every year?a. 3rd January
b. 4th February
c. 5th January
d. 7th February