The Hindu·3 min read·medium
Cancer burden is nearly universal, yet highly inequitable in its impact: WHO report
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Bindu Shajan Perappadan
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A new WHO report highlights that cancer remains a leading cause of death globally, with cases projected to rise significantly by 2050. The report emphasizes deep inequities in survival rates and financial burdens between high-income and low-income countries.
With an estimated 20.6 million new cases and close to 10 million deaths annually, cancer remains the second leading cause of death globally after cardiovascular disease, the World Health Organization’s (WHO) first ever survey of people affected by cancer, released on Wednesday (July 8, 2026), said.
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