Check out the new online Knowledge Centre's platform which gathers evidence and coordinates actions against Europe's leading cause of death among people under the age of 65.
QUIZ: How much naturally fertile soil is there on our planet?
Fertile soil is a precious resource. It is also much scarcer than we commonly think.
Almost all the food we eat comes from soil: our survival depends on it, yet many of us underestimate the importance of soil. Take the quiz to find out how much naturally fertile soil there is.
Find out more on EU action on soil health.
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The European Cancer Information System collects cancer statistics from EU countries to improve prevention and care programmes.
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