This is reported by Euronews with reference to a report published in the Lancet medical journal.
It is expected that 18.6 million people will die from cancer in 2050, and the number of new cases will increase by more than 60% during this time to reach 30.5 million.
Currently, more than 40% of cancer deaths are linked to 44 behavioral, environmental, and metabolic risk factors, including smoking, unhealthy diets, and high blood sugar levels, the report says.
The study, which was conducted from 1990 to 2023, examines 47 types of cancer. According to the report, 18.5 million new cases of the disease and 10.4 million deaths were reported worldwide in 2023, significantly more than in 1990. Of these, 57.9% of cases and 65.8% of deaths occurred in low- and upper-middle-income countries. It is noted that in 2023, cancer was the second leading cause of death in the world after cardiovascular diseases.
Low-income countries are expected to be the most affected by the rising cancer rate in the coming years. They will account for more than half of new cases and two-thirds of deaths between now and 2050, the report says.
The researchers called for improved access to faster and more accurate cancer diagnosis, quality treatment and supportive care, especially in low-income countries. belta.by.
