Editorial: Recently Identified Global Trends in Cancer Incidence and Mortality and Modifiable Cancer Risk Factors - PubMed
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- Global cancer incidence and mortality rates are rising due to population growth and aging, with 20 million new cases and 9.7 million deaths in 2022.
- Projections suggest cancer diagnoses could reach 35.3 million by 2050, with 37.8% of cases linked to modifiable risk factors like smoking (15.1%), infections (10.2%), and alcohol (3.2%).
- Lung, stomach, and cervical cancers are among the most preventable, with disparities in prevention rates between men (45.4%) and women (29.7%).
- Cancer mortality rates are declining in high-income countries but increasing in low- and middle-income countries, possibly due to differences in screening and healthcare access.
- The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted cancer services, leading to 'displacement' of diagnoses and highlighting the need for resilient healthcare systems.