World Digestive Health Day (WDHD) 2019

Message from the Co-Chairs

Early Diagnosis and Treatment of GI Cancer

Dear Colleagues,

Globally, cancer is the second leading cause of death¹ with an estimated 18 million cancer cases around the world. Of those cases, 4 of the 7 top most common cancers are from the digestive system.² It is because of this world health burden that the World Gastroenterology Organisation and The WGO Foundation have selected the Early Diagnosis and Treatment of GI Cancer as the focus of the 2019 World Digestive Health Day campaign.

Modifying or avoiding key risk factors, early detection, screenings, and treatment can reduce the number of deaths caused by cancer.¹ By increasing awareness worldwide, and in particular among low- and middle-income countries where 70% of cancer deaths occur,¹ the WGO global network of WGO member societies, partners, and sponsors can raise the level awareness. Continue reading here!

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WDHD 2019 - Tools for Engagement

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• Events in Support of WDHD
• Tools and Resources
• WGO Global Guidelines and Cascades
• Join the WDHD Conversation on Social Media

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Join the WDHD Conversation on Social Media and Help Spread the Word

To join the conversation in support of WDHD 2019:

• Talk about WDHD and GI Cancer using the hastags #WDHD2019 and #GICancer
• Like us on Facebook @WGOFWDHD and tag us in your posts
• Follow us on Twitter @WGOF_WDHD and use the #WDHD2019 hashtag
• Share our social media channels in your organizational and personal social networks
• Announce your participation in World Digestive Health Day to your networks and email lists

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