Prevention days, walks and a rally were the activities that Hutchison Ports in Mexico carried out in various terminals in the country to promote healthy lifestyles and raise awareness about the importance of early detection in the framework of the International Day of the fight against breast cancer , which is commemorated every October 19.
In this regard, Hutchison Ports ICAVE in Veracruz held its first race against breast cancer on October 5 , in which 150 people participated , running two kilometers in order to promote physical activity and combat a sedentary lifestyle. The first three runners were awarded medals and electronic wallets, and all participants received commemorative kits .
In Ensenada, Baja California, on October 19, the EIT and ECV terminals organized a 1.7-kilometer walk and a rally that combined physical tests with a questionnaire on breast cancer prevention . These activities, in addition to raising awareness among employees, helped to strengthen coexistence and teamwork.
Meanwhile, Hutchison Ports TILH in Hidalgo held a prevention day on October 17, which focused on training in self-examination and healthy habits . During the day, a cancer survivor shared her personal experience.
The LCT terminals in Lázaro Cárdenas, Michoacán, and TIMSA in Manzanillo, Colima, also joined the efforts with information sessions on prevention.
In a statement, the port operator indicated that each of these initiatives reflects the comprehensive vision aimed at ensuring the health and well-being of its employees.
“With these activities, Hutchison Ports in Mexico seeks to strengthen its commitment to social sustainability and demonstrate that breast cancer prevention is a permanent priority on its corporate agenda,” he said.
During 2023, in Mexico, according to preliminary figures from the Registered Death Statistics (EDR) , 89,633 deaths due to malignant tumors were recorded in people aged 20 years and older .
Of the deaths from breast cancer in the population aged 20 years and older, 7,992 were women , while in men it was 42 deaths , which represented 0.5%, according to the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI) . Given this, it is important to develop a culture of prevention against this disease.
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