Cancer Cases Are Set To Surge by 2050—Nearly Half May Be Preventable
Summary
Cancer cases worldwide are expected to rise from nearly 21 million in 2024 to around 34 million by 2050, a 67% increase mainly due to population growth and aging. Almost half of cancer deaths could be prevented through better access to vaccines, smoking cessation, and screening.Key Facts
- Global cancer cases may increase by 67% from 2024 to 2050 because more people will live longer.
- About 1 in 5 people will develop cancer during their lifetime.
- Nearly 1 in 9 men and 1 in 13 women are expected to die from cancer.
- Lung cancer is the most diagnosed cancer and the leading cause of cancer death worldwide.
- Nearly 48% of cancer deaths could be prevented with existing tools.
- Cancer rates differ greatly by region, with Australia and New Zealand having the highest rates, and parts of Africa and Asia the lowest.
- Breast cancer is the second most common diagnosis globally; colorectal cancer is third.
- Experts stress increasing access to prevention methods, including tobacco control, vaccines, and regular screening.
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