Global Cancer Cases Projected to Surge by 77% by 2050, WHO Warns

The World Health Organization's latest report highlights a stark increase in global cancer cases, driven by aging populations, lifestyle factors, and socioeconomic development.

The WHO's International Agency for Research on Cancer predicts over 35 million new cancer cases by 2050, marking a 77% increase from 2022.
Key factors behind the rise include tobacco, alcohol, obesity, and air pollution, with lung and breast cancers among the most diagnosed.
High-income countries will see the largest absolute increase in cases, but low-income countries will face the most significant proportional rise.
Global cancer deaths are also expected to nearly double by 2050, exacerbating existing disparities in cancer treatment outcomes.
Experts call for urgent investments in cancer prevention, early detection, and equitable access to care to address the looming crisis.

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