Evaluations

Agents and Activities evaluated by the IARC Handbooks

For definitions of the levels of evidence, please see the Preambles to the IARC Handbooks (Primary Prevention, Secondary Prevention).
The Handbooks provide a review of the scientific evidence of the cancer-preventive potential of the agents and activities under evaluation.
It is strongly recommended to consult the complete Handbook on these agents and activities. Significant new information might support a different classification.

EVALUATIONS FOR CANCER-PREVENTIVE CHEMICALS AND ACTIVITIES

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EVALUATIONS FOR CANCER SCREENING

• Oral Cancer Prevention, Volume 19 (2023)
  
  
• Cervical Cancer Screening, Volume 18 (2022)
  
  
• Colorectal Cancer Screening, Volume 17 (2019)

• Breast Cancer Screening, Volume 15 (2016)
  
  
• Cervical Cancer Screening, Volume 10 (2005)

EVALUATIONS FOR ALCOHOL POLICIES

• Alcohol Policies, Volume 20B (in preparation)
  
  
• Reduction or Cessation of Alcoholic Beverage Consumption, Volume 20A (2024)

EVALUATIONS FOR TOBACCO CONTROL POLICIES

• Effectiveness of Tax and Price Policies for Tobacco Control, Volume 14 (2011)
  
  
• Evaluating the Effectiveness of Smoke-free Policies, Volume 13 (2009)
  
  
• Reversal of Risk after Quitting Smoking, Volume 11 (2007)
  
  
  

Although care was taken in preparing these lists, mistakes may be present.

If you find an error, please notify us at ihb@iarc.who.int. 

Last update: 1 May 2025