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CANSA on the Move for the Youth
Slideshow: The Truth about Hookah
Read more about the dangers of hubbly bubbly.
Read morePublished: 1 April 2018
Updated: 9 March 2021
Categories: CANSA on the Move for the Youth, No-Tobacco Campaign
Hubbly Bubbly or Hookah Smoking Increases Cancer Risk
Smoking water pipes (also known as hookahs, hubbly bubbly, narghiles, shisha and goza) is becoming an increasingly popular pastime with young people, because it is seen as a fun way to socialise with friends. It is also viewed as less harmful than smoking cigarettes. Nothing could be further from the truth!
Read morePublished: 31 March 2018
Updated: 29 April 2022
Categories: CANSA on the Move for the Youth, No-Tobacco Campaign
Help Youth to Be Active & Eat Right
Youth Day: The WHO has declared childhood obesity as one of the most serious public health challenges of the 21st century. It is linked primarily to unhealthy eating habits, but is also due to children today being much less physically active. CANSA urges parents & educators to help change this…
Read morePublished: 15 June 2015
Updated: 17 June 2025
Categories: Balanced Lifestyle, CANSA on the Move for the Youth
Hubbly Bubbly Study done by 4th year UCT MBChB Students
Hubbly Bubbly: Masquerading the Dangers 18 November 2013 – It’s a centuries-old Eastern practice that’s gained worldwide acceptance in recent years. But the water filter and fruity flavours of the hookah pipe, or hubbly bubbly, mask a toxic cocktail of compounds. These are nicotine, carbon monoxide, formaldehyde, polyaromatic hydrocarbons, arsenic, and lead. Insufficient knowledge about the […]
Read morePublished: 10 January 2014
Updated: 4 June 2024
Categories: CANSA Cape Metro Care Centre, CANSA on the Move for the Youth, No-Tobacco Campaign, Research Findings
CANSA TLC Video – Recognise Childhood Cancer
It is estimated that at least half of all children with cancer in South Africa are never diagnosed. This is due to a lack of knowledge regarding the disease amongst children and as a result many children are diagnosed too late, when the cancer is already in an advanced stage, thus diminishing the possibility of […]
Read morePublished: 5 September 2013
Updated: 12 July 2021
Categories: CANSA on the Move for the Youth, CANSA's Tough Living with Cancer (TLC) Programme
Video: Protect Young Skins from UV rays the SunSmart way with UV suits
Thank you M-Net & DSTV for helping to promote CANSA SunSmart awareness! See below to view infomercials. Protect young skins from UV rays the SunSmart way with UV suits. Read more about CANSA’s SunSmart campaign. Infomercials: 1min50s: 30 seconds: 15 seconds:
Read morePublished: 9 December 2012
Updated: 12 July 2021
Categories: CANSA on the Move for the Youth, CANSA Seal of Recognition - Protection Category, SunSmart
Children, Youth & Reducing Cancer Risk
CANSA aims to reinforce the importance of taking up positive lifestyle behaviours during childhood, resulting in our SA Youth embracing a balanced lifestyle throughout their lives. This will help to reduce their risk for cancer and other lifestyle related diseases, later in life. CANSA’s programmes to reduce cancer risk have a definite Youth focus, promoting the likelihood of healthier […]
Read morePublished: 24 May 2012
Updated: 6 August 2021
Categories: CANSA on the Move for the Youth
Video Clip: The Danger of BPA in Baby Bottles
Bisphenol-A (BPA) is a chemical which should be banned in baby bottles. Read more and watch below:
Read morePublished: 5 July 2011
Updated: 12 July 2021
Categories: Advocacy, CANSA on the Move for the Youth, Environment
Council of Europe calls for dramatic reduction in Electromagnetic Fields exposure
A new Council of Europe Committee Resolution calls for a dramatic reduction in human exposure to EMFs and microwave radiation from mobile phones, mobile masts and other wireless devices. This Resolution makes a strong call for properly applying the precautionary principle | approach to EMFs – both from electric power and from wireless communications technologies, […]
Read morePublished: 4 July 2011
Updated: 17 June 2025
Categories: CANSA on the Move for the Youth, Environment
Why should baby bottles be BPA-free?
Serious health problems associated with BPA chemical Recent studies have added to overwhelming scientific evidence that Bisphenol-A (BPA) is a harmful chemical that should not be allowed to contaminate food. BPA (Bisphenol A) is found in polycarbonate plastics – used to make all sorts of household articles, including baby bottles and this is where it is […]
Read morePublished: 27 August 2010
Updated: 9 March 2021
Categories: Advocacy, CANSA on the Move for the Youth, Environment
CANSA calls on Government to protect children against harmful chemicals in toys and baby bottles
The Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) has noted with growing concern the increasing scientific evidence that babies and young children are exposed to many man-made chemicals, some of which may be harmful because they are hormone disrupters and could be risk-factors for breast and prostate cancer in later life. What is of particular concern is the finding that […]
Read morePublished: 21 August 2008
Updated: 9 March 2021
Categories: CANSA on the Move for the Youth
Children and second-hand smoke exposure
“Second-hand smoke is a health hazard to you and your family. There is no safe level of exposure to second-hand smoke. Give your child a smoke-free childhood.” Only 100% smoke-free environments protect your children and family from the very serious health problems that breathing second-hand smoke causes. Second-hand smoke (SHS), also known as environmental tobacco […]
Read morePublished: 4 February 2008
Updated: 9 March 2021
Categories: CANSA on the Move for the Youth, No-Tobacco Campaign
