ReviewMolecular oncology2026
European Code Against Cancer, 5th edition - ultraviolet radiation, radon and cancer.
Review in Molecular oncology, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.
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6 citing papers in PubMed.
- Optimising the European Code Against Cancer, 5th edition, to increase awareness of avoidable cancer risks in all socioeconomic groups.Molecular oncology · 2026Trial
- To distinguish solarium use with and without risk behavior on melanoma incidence and all-cause mortality: a report from the large MISS cohort.Photochemical & photobiological sciences : Official journal of the European Photochemistry Association and the European Society for Photobiology · 2026Article
- Reasons for Indoor and Outdoor Tanning: Starting Points for Skin Cancer Prevention Based on a Nationwide Study.Current oncology (Toronto, Ont.) · 2026Article
- European Code Against Cancer 5th edition: 14 ways you can help prevent cancer.The Lancet regional health. Europe · 2026Review
- Global Burden and Drivers of Cutaneous Malignant Melanoma Among Women Aged 55 and Older.International journal of women's health · 2026Article
- European Code Against Cancer, 5th edition - a tool for enhancing cancer prevention.Molecular oncology · 2026Article
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Abstract
The European Code Against Cancer (ECAC) provides evidence-based recommendations to help individuals reduce their cancer risk. For the 5th edition (ECAC5), recommendations on ultraviolet radiation (UVR) and indoor radon exposures were updated, and complementary recommendations for policymakers were introduced. UVR and radon are classified as carcinogenic to humans (group 1 carcinogens) in the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) Monographs. Solar UVR and, to a lesser extent, artificial forms of UVR exposure are major causes of skin cancer, while radon gas is a leading cause of lung cancer. This paper summarises the evidence for retaining and refining these recommendations. For individuals, ECAC5 advises avoiding excessive sun exposure, especially in children, using sun protection, and never using sunbeds; for radon, checking local radon maps, seeking professional measurement where appropriate and taking remedial action, if necessary, are recommended. For policymakers, ECAC5 encourages harmonised UVR protection measures across the European Union, enforcement of regulations concerning indoor tanning devices, and enabling access to testing of radon levels, and support for mitigation and remediation. These recommendations provide actionable, evidence-based recommendations to help reduce cancer risk and align with Europe's Beating Cancer Plan.
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