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class="section__content"> <div class="row"> <div class="generic-text__header"> <div class="text-block"> <h2 class="title"> Can cancer be prevented? </@(Model.HeadingTag)> </div> </div> <div class="generic-text__content"> <div class="text-block"> <div class="wysiwyg"> <p>About 4 in 10 cancer cases can be prevented through healthy living and policies that protect the health of Canadians. The good news is you can reduce your risk of cancer right now. There’s no time like the present to start making positive lifestyle changes to feel better and live longer.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="section cards-with-cta-list theme--white cards-with-cta-list--3-columns" > <div class="container-fluid"> <header class="section__header"> <div class="row"> <div class="generic-text__header"> <div class="text-block"> <h2 class="title">Make healthy choices</h2> </div> </div> <div class="generic-text__content"> <div class="text-block"> <div class="wysiwyg"> There's a lot you can do to reduce your risk of cancer – starting with living a healthy, active lifestyle. Making healthy choices can be easy, affordable and quick. You can take small but important steps to stay on the path of great health no matter what age you are. We're proud to present simple ways to reduce your risk of cancer. </div> </div> </div> </div> </header> <div class="section__content"> <div class="cards-with-cta-list"> <div class="cards-with-cta-list__container"> <div class="cards-with-cta-list__cards"> <div class="cards-with-cta-list__picture"> <picture class="picture"> <source media="(min-width: 992px)" srcset="https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/cancer-information/reduce-your-risk/reduce-your-risk-l4-icons/prevn-reduceyourrisk-life-smokefree3-v2.jpg?rev=82564628008a4c0ca41c6bae599f7fe1&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=764&ch=416&hash=34E01314B4C09557845F758D997D3814"> <source media="(min-width: 768px)" srcset="https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/cancer-information/reduce-your-risk/reduce-your-risk-l4-icons/prevn-reduceyourrisk-life-smokefree3-v2.jpg?rev=82564628008a4c0ca41c6bae599f7fe1&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=456&ch=248&hash=EC53BF03819078F06F2A26DDE794CF30"> <source media="(min-width: 576px)" srcset="https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/cancer-information/reduce-your-risk/reduce-your-risk-l4-icons/prevn-reduceyourrisk-life-smokefree3-v2.jpg?rev=82564628008a4c0ca41c6bae599f7fe1&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=719&ch=623&hash=762458EF216B66F69689676E3468AC19"> <img src="https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/cancer-information/reduce-your-risk/reduce-your-risk-l4-icons/prevn-reduceyourrisk-life-smokefree3-v2.jpg?rev=82564628008a4c0ca41c6bae599f7fe1&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=527&ch=457&hash=151B857EAE2094D5EDFD0625335AE36F" alt="No smoking symbol"> </picture> </div> <div class="cards-with-cta-list__header"> <div class="text-block"> <h3 class="title"> Live smoke-free </h3> <div class="wysiwyg "> The single most important thing you can do to reduce your risk of cancer is to live smoke-free. </div> </div> </div> <div class="cards-with-cta-list__cta"> <a class="btn btn--black" href="/en/cancer-information/reduce-your-risk/live-smoke-free"> <span class="btn__content"> <span class="btn__text"> Find out more </span> </span> </a> </div> </div> <div class="cards-with-cta-list__cards"> <div class="cards-with-cta-list__picture"> <picture class="picture"> <source media="(min-width: 992px)" srcset="https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/cancer-information/reduce-your-risk/reduce-your-risk-l4-icons/be-sun-safe2.jpg?rev=3ff4aaf3e629403dab9274872fea3cdc&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=764&ch=416&hash=0BEA85D04E683C8AFC4ECFA197D8ECFC"> <source media="(min-width: 768px)" srcset="https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/cancer-information/reduce-your-risk/reduce-your-risk-l4-icons/be-sun-safe2.jpg?rev=3ff4aaf3e629403dab9274872fea3cdc&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=456&ch=248&hash=F8E75331A1307862846E0D395AB2460A"> <source media="(min-width: 576px)" srcset="https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/cancer-information/reduce-your-risk/reduce-your-risk-l4-icons/be-sun-safe2.jpg?rev=3ff4aaf3e629403dab9274872fea3cdc&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=719&ch=623&hash=AC2D731995D41BC9656F2FCCEC92FF92"> <img src="https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/cancer-information/reduce-your-risk/reduce-your-risk-l4-icons/be-sun-safe2.jpg?rev=3ff4aaf3e629403dab9274872fea3cdc&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=527&ch=457&hash=9E38A752C6399B13194B04B0447185D1" alt="Bottle of sunscreen in someone’s hand"> </picture> </div> <div class="cards-with-cta-list__header"> <div class="text-block"> <h3 class="title"> Be sun safe </h3> <div class="wysiwyg "> Enjoy the sun safely – protect your skin and protect your eyes. </div> </div> </div> <div class="cards-with-cta-list__cta"> <a class="btn btn--black" href="/en/cancer-information/reduce-your-risk/be-sun-safe"> <span class="btn__content"> <span class="btn__text"> Find out more </span> </span> </a> </div> </div> <div class="cards-with-cta-list__cards"> <div class="cards-with-cta-list__picture"> <picture class="picture"> <source media="(min-width: 992px)" srcset="https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/cancer-information/reduce-your-risk/reduce-your-risk-l4-icons/prevn-reduceyourrisk-have-a-healthy-body-weight3.jpg?rev=56a3e9907fe449e990c9564b3f10b522&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=764&ch=416&hash=5C34B1FDB52ED3459546A51D202F1688"> <source media="(min-width: 768px)" srcset="https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/cancer-information/reduce-your-risk/reduce-your-risk-l4-icons/prevn-reduceyourrisk-have-a-healthy-body-weight3.jpg?rev=56a3e9907fe449e990c9564b3f10b522&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=456&ch=248&hash=0E9EF54DA0953D6A59F44E4E6568A41B"> <source media="(min-width: 576px)" srcset="https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/cancer-information/reduce-your-risk/reduce-your-risk-l4-icons/prevn-reduceyourrisk-have-a-healthy-body-weight3.jpg?rev=56a3e9907fe449e990c9564b3f10b522&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=719&ch=623&hash=0BE2D8CE24EBD8B888E3837ED32BA85F"> <img src="https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/cancer-information/reduce-your-risk/reduce-your-risk-l4-icons/prevn-reduceyourrisk-have-a-healthy-body-weight3.jpg?rev=56a3e9907fe449e990c9564b3f10b522&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=527&ch=457&hash=BF36166774934D8A121F9096FC656AB7" alt="Two feet standing on a scale"> </picture> </div> <div class="cards-with-cta-list__header"> <div class="text-block"> <h3 class="title"> Have a healthy body weight </h3> <div class="wysiwyg "> Besides living smoke-free, having a healthy body weight is one of the best things you can do to reduce cancer risk. </div> </div> </div> <div class="cards-with-cta-list__cta"> <a class="btn btn--black" href="/en/cancer-information/reduce-your-risk/have-a-healthy-body-weight"> <span class="btn__content"> <span class="btn__text"> Find out more </span> </span> </a> </div> </div> <div class="cards-with-cta-list__cards"> <div class="cards-with-cta-list__picture"> <picture class="picture"> <source media="(min-width: 992px)" srcset="https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/cancer-information/reduce-your-risk/reduce-your-risk-l4-icons/eat-well2.jpg?rev=595adf5fc6af428b92b7dd589e11b78b&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=764&ch=416&hash=493FE61534F9F39DAEF40C3F4FCE5B40"> <source media="(min-width: 768px)" srcset="https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/cancer-information/reduce-your-risk/reduce-your-risk-l4-icons/eat-well2.jpg?rev=595adf5fc6af428b92b7dd589e11b78b&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=456&ch=248&hash=7358682EC2DDE73D52300F997B204B17"> <source media="(min-width: 576px)" srcset="https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/cancer-information/reduce-your-risk/reduce-your-risk-l4-icons/eat-well2.jpg?rev=595adf5fc6af428b92b7dd589e11b78b&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=719&ch=623&hash=8F322A10A420D1D5854E8D5241341B01"> <img src="https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/cancer-information/reduce-your-risk/reduce-your-risk-l4-icons/eat-well2.jpg?rev=595adf5fc6af428b92b7dd589e11b78b&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=527&ch=457&hash=E6D37D27F3F5D5FE56EAE9C7B8379284" alt="Variety of healthy foods"> </picture> </div> <div class="cards-with-cta-list__header"> <div class="text-block"> <h3 class="title">  Eat well </h3> <div class="wysiwyg "> Eating well is an important part of reducing your cancer risk. </div> </div> </div> <div class="cards-with-cta-list__cta"> <a class="btn btn--black" href="/en/cancer-information/reduce-your-risk/eat-well"> <span class="btn__content"> <span class="btn__text"> Find out more </span> </span> </a> </div> </div> <div class="cards-with-cta-list__cards"> <div class="cards-with-cta-list__picture"> <picture class="picture"> <source media="(min-width: 992px)" srcset="https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/cancer-information/reduce-your-risk/reduce-your-risk-l4-icons/move-more-sit-less2.jpg?rev=c665f3d6fefc46a98425e50c4e403336&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=764&ch=416&hash=0CBBBD8B533F6341825475D69FD7DF2A"> <source media="(min-width: 768px)" srcset="https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/cancer-information/reduce-your-risk/reduce-your-risk-l4-icons/move-more-sit-less2.jpg?rev=c665f3d6fefc46a98425e50c4e403336&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=456&ch=248&hash=F4E96B0499BBE391B6E10FA04285C850"> <source media="(min-width: 576px)" srcset="https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/cancer-information/reduce-your-risk/reduce-your-risk-l4-icons/move-more-sit-less2.jpg?rev=c665f3d6fefc46a98425e50c4e403336&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=719&ch=623&hash=9858E4A759EF3EB37976F879DE776EFF"> <img src="https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/cancer-information/reduce-your-risk/reduce-your-risk-l4-icons/move-more-sit-less2.jpg?rev=c665f3d6fefc46a98425e50c4e403336&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=527&ch=457&hash=32E14468DB3B18E177D0A181D2AE871C" alt="A bicycle"> </picture> </div> <div class="cards-with-cta-list__header"> <div class="text-block"> <h3 class="title"> Move more, sit less </h3> <div class="wysiwyg "> <span>Not enough physical activity and too much sitting increases your cancer risk. Aim for 30 minutes of activity every day and take frequent, short breaks from sitting.</span> </div> </div> </div> <div class="cards-with-cta-list__cta"> <a class="btn btn--black" href="/en/cancer-information/reduce-your-risk/move-more-sit-less"> <span class="btn__content"> <span class="btn__text"> Find out more </span> </span> </a> </div> </div> <div class="cards-with-cta-list__cards"> <div class="cards-with-cta-list__picture"> <picture class="picture"> <source media="(min-width: 992px)" srcset="https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/cancer-information/reduce-your-risk/reduce-your-risk-l4-icons/limit-alcohol2.jpg?rev=b8ea9f244ad94cce8512c5431b36b9d3&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=764&ch=416&hash=9593DD76DAD93FDB5E0C6DBA659172F9"> <source media="(min-width: 768px)" srcset="https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/cancer-information/reduce-your-risk/reduce-your-risk-l4-icons/limit-alcohol2.jpg?rev=b8ea9f244ad94cce8512c5431b36b9d3&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=456&ch=248&hash=8F57FDCABD3A89E50E1E85566A50C0C7"> <source media="(min-width: 576px)" srcset="https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/cancer-information/reduce-your-risk/reduce-your-risk-l4-icons/limit-alcohol2.jpg?rev=b8ea9f244ad94cce8512c5431b36b9d3&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=719&ch=623&hash=200EBFC426CDCD197EF136C19FAE5D16"> <img src="https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/cancer-information/reduce-your-risk/reduce-your-risk-l4-icons/limit-alcohol2.jpg?rev=b8ea9f244ad94cce8512c5431b36b9d3&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=527&ch=457&hash=B5C68B2D7669148217532176F7C407CA" alt="A wine bottle and glasses of different types of alcohol"> </picture> </div> <div class="cards-with-cta-list__header"> <div class="text-block"> <h3 class="title"> Limit alcohol </h3> <div class="wysiwyg "> <span>Drinking any type or amount of alcohol increases your risk of developing cancer. The less alcohol you drink, the lower your cancer risk.</span> </div> </div> </div> <div class="cards-with-cta-list__cta"> <a class="btn btn--black" href="/en/cancer-information/reduce-your-risk/limit-alcohol"> <span class="btn__content"> <span class="btn__text"> Find out more </span> </span> </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="section split split--with-media theme--white" > <div class="split__container"> <div class="row align-items-center"> <div class="split__media split__media--first col-12 col-md-6 col-lg-6 col-xxl-7"> <div class="media media--youtube"> <youtube label="Play video" src="jhSQscKs1FQ" errormessage="To watch this video, you must accept the use of targeting cookies. Please accept these cookies to view the video." errorbuttonlabel="Cookie Settings"> <div class="youtube"></div> </youtube> </div> </div> <div class="split__content col-12 col-md-6 col-lg-4 col-xxl-3"> <div class="text-block"> <h2 class="title">How many cancers can be prevented?</h2> <div class="wysiwyg"> Did you know that about 4 in 10 cancer cases in Canada can be prevented? It’s true. There are things we eat, drink, breathe and do that affect our cancer risk. <br /> <br /> The ComPARe (<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://prevent.cancer.ca/" target="_blank">Canadian Population Attributable Risk of Cancer</a>) study found how many cancer cases we can prevent in the future by changing the world around us. This includes making healthy choices and protecting ourselves where we live, work and play. <br /> <br /> If we act now, we can prevent thousands of cancer cases by the year 2042. It’s all about understanding what the risks are and taking action to protect ourselves in our everyday lives. We can reduce our exposure to cancer risk factors by changing the world around us. </div> <div class="text-block__cta"> <a class="btn btn--black" href="/en/research/cancer-statistics/prevention-statistics"> <span class="btn__content"> <span class="btn__text"> Find out more </span> </span> </a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="split__media split__media--last col-12 col-md-6 col-lg-6 col-xxl-7"> <div class="media media--youtube"> <youtube label="Play video" src="jhSQscKs1FQ" errormessage="To watch this video, you must accept the use of targeting cookies. Please accept these cookies to view the video." errorbuttonlabel="Cookie Settings"> <div class="youtube"></div> </youtube> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="section cards-with-cta-list theme--white cards-with-cta-list--3-columns" > <div class="container-fluid"> <header class="section__header"> <div class="row"> <div class="generic-text__header"> <div class="text-block"> <h2 class="title">Make informed decisions</h2> </div> </div> <div class="generic-text__content"> <div class="text-block"> <div class="wysiwyg"> Follow these recommendations and help reduce your cancer risk. </div> </div> </div> </div> </header> <div class="section__content"> <div class="cards-with-cta-list"> <div class="cards-with-cta-list__container"> <div class="cards-with-cta-list__cards"> <div class="cards-with-cta-list__picture"> <picture class="picture"> <source media="(min-width: 992px)" srcset="https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/cancer-information/reduce-your-risk/reduce-your-risk-l4-icons/family-history.jpg?rev=ac079c5c12f14332a662fc217a52bcaa&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=764&ch=416&hash=85E654D5126578C318D48E4673861FC4"> <source media="(min-width: 768px)" srcset="https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/cancer-information/reduce-your-risk/reduce-your-risk-l4-icons/family-history.jpg?rev=ac079c5c12f14332a662fc217a52bcaa&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=456&ch=248&hash=A4A54C4FB5C51C149403E53108AA603A"> <source media="(min-width: 576px)" srcset="https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/cancer-information/reduce-your-risk/reduce-your-risk-l4-icons/family-history.jpg?rev=ac079c5c12f14332a662fc217a52bcaa&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=719&ch=623&hash=58832C6DDB4E7381710C8AE5D91567F3"> <img src="https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/cancer-information/reduce-your-risk/reduce-your-risk-l4-icons/family-history.jpg?rev=ac079c5c12f14332a662fc217a52bcaa&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=527&ch=457&hash=EF10515A30D703F3CACCC700C0BE35A9" alt="A gene"> </picture> </div> <div class="cards-with-cta-list__header"> <div class="text-block"> <h3 class="title"> Check your family history </h3> <div class="wysiwyg "> Tell your healthcare provider if any of your close relatives have ever been diagnosed with cancer. </div> </div> </div> <div class="cards-with-cta-list__cta"> <a class="btn btn--black" href="/en/cancer-information/reduce-your-risk/check-your-family-history"> <span class="btn__content"> <span class="btn__text"> Find out more </span> </span> </a> </div> </div> <div class="cards-with-cta-list__cards"> <div class="cards-with-cta-list__picture"> <picture class="picture"> <source media="(min-width: 992px)" srcset="https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/cancer-information/reduce-your-risk/reduce-your-risk-l4-icons/understand-hormones2.jpg?rev=0c635b110c01492abae1e12efbbad912&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=764&ch=416&hash=2C034C091BF296469315DF139DFF8D1D"> <source media="(min-width: 768px)" srcset="https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/cancer-information/reduce-your-risk/reduce-your-risk-l4-icons/understand-hormones2.jpg?rev=0c635b110c01492abae1e12efbbad912&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=456&ch=248&hash=8A0071BDB64AC8FF233A4CEAEFFD66A6"> <source media="(min-width: 576px)" srcset="https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/cancer-information/reduce-your-risk/reduce-your-risk-l4-icons/understand-hormones2.jpg?rev=0c635b110c01492abae1e12efbbad912&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=719&ch=623&hash=0B7D36D2266909D457E9E9A6EB8994E3"> <img src="https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/cancer-information/reduce-your-risk/reduce-your-risk-l4-icons/understand-hormones2.jpg?rev=0c635b110c01492abae1e12efbbad912&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=527&ch=457&hash=CC0E67A4887A1A376B8570FAF02077CF" alt="Person holding a pack of birth control pills"> </picture> </div> <div class="cards-with-cta-list__header"> <div class="text-block"> <h3 class="title"> Understand hormones </h3> <div class="wysiwyg "> The birth control pill and hormone replacement therapy may increase your risk of cancer. Understand the risks and benefits. </div> </div> </div> <div class="cards-with-cta-list__cta"> <a class="btn btn--black" href="/en/cancer-information/reduce-your-risk/understand-hormones"> <span class="btn__content"> <span class="btn__text"> Find out more </span> </span> </a> </div> </div> <div class="cards-with-cta-list__cards"> <div class="cards-with-cta-list__picture"> <picture class="picture"> <source media="(min-width: 992px)" srcset="https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/cancer-information/reduce-your-risk/reduce-your-risk-l4-icons/get-vaccinated2.jpg?rev=b86d5f5e0e7a43c68b540fd11d7d028f&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=764&ch=416&hash=4D2262095F65C698BA32E0B2547D6A6C"> <source media="(min-width: 768px)" srcset="https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/cancer-information/reduce-your-risk/reduce-your-risk-l4-icons/get-vaccinated2.jpg?rev=b86d5f5e0e7a43c68b540fd11d7d028f&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=456&ch=248&hash=6913459B81FFAD2E64F02873E51CE9F7"> <source media="(min-width: 576px)" srcset="https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/cancer-information/reduce-your-risk/reduce-your-risk-l4-icons/get-vaccinated2.jpg?rev=b86d5f5e0e7a43c68b540fd11d7d028f&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=719&ch=623&hash=F80A7E093FBE0D9EF2B07EA1CD275EE3"> <img src="https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/cancer-information/reduce-your-risk/reduce-your-risk-l4-icons/get-vaccinated2.jpg?rev=b86d5f5e0e7a43c68b540fd11d7d028f&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=527&ch=457&hash=8296227E16692054415ABD52DE98B49C" alt="A syringe"> </picture> </div> <div class="cards-with-cta-list__header"> <div class="text-block"> <h3 class="title"> Get vaccinated </h3> <div class="wysiwyg "> Some viruses cause cancer. Check with your healthcare provider about whether a hepatitis B or HPV vaccine is a good idea for you. </div> </div> </div> <div class="cards-with-cta-list__cta"> <a class="btn btn--black" href="/en/cancer-information/reduce-your-risk/get-vaccinated"> <span class="btn__content"> <span class="btn__text"> Find out more </span> </span> </a> </div> </div> <div class="cards-with-cta-list__cards"> <div class="cards-with-cta-list__picture"> <picture class="picture"> <source media="(min-width: 992px)" srcset="https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/cancer-information/reduce-your-risk/reduce-your-risk-l4-icons/be-safe-at-work2.jpg?rev=7bb337644a17499181d1b9f93c27afe1&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=764&ch=416&hash=37C60FEC7213F308F411DD6A205E8229"> <source media="(min-width: 768px)" srcset="https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/cancer-information/reduce-your-risk/reduce-your-risk-l4-icons/be-safe-at-work2.jpg?rev=7bb337644a17499181d1b9f93c27afe1&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=456&ch=248&hash=4F0E3B2930BB53D549C3162565BE861B"> <source media="(min-width: 576px)" srcset="https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/cancer-information/reduce-your-risk/reduce-your-risk-l4-icons/be-safe-at-work2.jpg?rev=7bb337644a17499181d1b9f93c27afe1&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=719&ch=623&hash=B3BF3F698064D4ED0920F9E0007C72E8"> <img src="https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/cancer-information/reduce-your-risk/reduce-your-risk-l4-icons/be-safe-at-work2.jpg?rev=7bb337644a17499181d1b9f93c27afe1&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=527&ch=457&hash=7B84C9F16EAE901168D9E4F851298090" alt="First-aid kit"> </picture> </div> <div class="cards-with-cta-list__header"> <div class="text-block"> <h3 class="title"> Be safe at work </h3> <div class="wysiwyg "> Cancer-causing substances at work are responsible for a small percentage of cancers. Know your risk and protect yourself. </div> </div> </div> <div class="cards-with-cta-list__cta"> <a class="btn btn--black" href="/en/cancer-information/reduce-your-risk/be-safe-at-work"> <span class="btn__content"> <span class="btn__text"> Find out more </span> </span> </a> </div> </div> <div class="cards-with-cta-list__cards"> <div class="cards-with-cta-list__picture"> <picture class="picture"> <source media="(min-width: 992px)" srcset="https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/cancer-information/reduce-your-risk/reduce-your-risk-l4-icons/know-your-environment2.jpg?rev=64919417161d4d38b6e163da560f890e&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=764&ch=416&hash=B2110467D7F933C9B352B0202022A445"> <source media="(min-width: 768px)" srcset="https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/cancer-information/reduce-your-risk/reduce-your-risk-l4-icons/know-your-environment2.jpg?rev=64919417161d4d38b6e163da560f890e&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=456&ch=248&hash=1D37294E87D0D9B57D4CC39569CDB556"> <source media="(min-width: 576px)" 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