Cancer control [electronic resource] : knowledge into action : WHO guide for effective programmes. [Module 6], Policy and advocacy / World Health Organization.

Format:

Book

Government document

Contributor:

World Health Organization.

Series:

WHO Guide for Effective Programmes

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Cancer--Prevention.

Cancer.

Cancer--Treatment.

Medical policy.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (56 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Geneva : World Health Organization, c2006-2008.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

The World Health Organization estimates that 7.6 million people died of cancer in 2005 and 84 million people will die in the next 10 years if action is not taken. More than 70% of all cancer deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries, where resources available for prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cancer are limited or nonexistent. Yet cancer is to a large extent avoidable. Over 40% of all cancers can be prevented. Some of the most common cancers are curable if detected early and treated. Even with late cancer, the suffering of patients can be relieved with good palliative care. Can

Contents:

Policy and Advocacy; Series overview; POLICY AND ADVOCACY MODULE CONTENTS; Key messages; Key definitions; INTRODUCTION; ADVOCACY STEP 1: Defining the situation; ADVOCACY STEP 2: Setting goals and objectives; ADVOCACY STEP 3: Identifying the target audience; ADVOCACY STEP 4: Mobilizing support; ADVOCACY STEP 5: Developing key messages; ADVOCACY STEP 6: Selecting methods of advocacy; ADVOCACY STEP 7: Developing and implementing the advocacy plan; ADVOCACY STEP 8: Monitoring and evaluation; CONCLUSION; REFERENCES; ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes index and bibliographical references.

ISBN:

1-281-93778-9

9786611937782

92-4-068349-6

OCLC:

476210623