The Indian Practitioner·3 min read·medium
WHO Warns Global Cancer Cases Could Nearly Double by 2050
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The WHO projects that global cancer cases will nearly double by 2050, reaching 35 million annually. The agency calls for urgent investment in prevention and equitable access to care to combat rising lifestyle-related risks.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has urged governments to take immediate action as global cancer cases are projected to rise from an estimated 20.6 million annually to nearly 35 million by 2050. Cancer already claims close to 10 million lives each year, making it the world’s second-leading cause of death after cardiovascular diseases.
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