Experts urge stronger emphasis on cancer prevention in older population

Cancer prevention efforts rarely focus on the distinct needs and circumstances of older people, who are at greatest risk for developing cancer, according to a new report from The Gerontological Society of America. The supplement, “Opportunities for Cancer Prevention During Older Adulthood,” explores how society can do more to reduce cancer risk and preserve health as adults enter their 60s, 70s, and beyond. In April 2017, the National Association of Chronic Disease Directors and the Division of Cancer Prevention and Control at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) convened a meeting of multidisciplinary experts to examine opportunities for public health action