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IV. Vaccination against potential cancer –
causing viruses
The PNSCPC stresses the following:
a. Continuing providing Hepatitis B vaccine, as part of the
National Expanded program of Immunization, in addition
to vaccinating the higher risk categories ensuring on the
commitment with Public Health safety measures in this
regard.
b. Implementing the international WHO recommendations
in this regard.
V. Fighting Environmental Carcinogen
sources
The PNSCPC aspires to lower cancer burdens by urging
the following:
1. Reductions in exposure to numerous carcinogens,
including asbestos, arsenic, dioxins and aflatoxins.
2. assuring arsenic drinking water for all people
3. Reducing the use of coal and wood in domestic heating
and cooking; encouraging the use of clean fuel sources,
instead.
4. Strengthening food safety systems; imposing severe
Food monitoring procedures focusing on fighting food
contamination, and stressing the necessity for legislations
in this regard.
5. separating Industrial zones from residential areas
6. passing laws to control the causes leading to air pollution
7. Avoiding direct exposure to sun rays
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