The World Health Organization warns that cancer cases will soar 77% by 2050, driven by lifestyle and environment

There are many different types of cancer, each with its own cause.

The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), the World Health Organization’s cancer agency, issued a stark warning today: Newly diagnosed cancer cases are expected to surge by 77% by 2050, to more than 35 million cases per year. This alarming increase has been attributed to a combination of lifestyle and environmental factors, with tobacco, alcohol, obesity and air pollution being thought to be the main culprits.

The World Health Organization also issued findings A survey from 115 countries shows that most countries do not provide adequate funding for priority cancer and palliative care services as part of universal health coverage (UHC).

this global cancer The burden of new cases is expected to surge by 77% to more than 35 million by 2050 due to population growth, aging, and changes in risk factors associated with socioeconomic development. Tobacco, alcohol and obesity play a key role along with continued air pollution. Countries with a high Human Development Index (HDI) are expected to experience the largest absolute increase in cancer incidence by 2050 (4.8 million cases), while countries with a low HDI will experience a substantial increase of 142%, and countries with a medium HDI will experience a substantial increase of 142%. The rate will increase by 99%. – Human Development Index countries are expected to nearly double. Addressing this escalating crisis requires an urgent global effort.

“The impact of this increase will not be felt evenly across countries with different levels of the Human Development Index. Those countries with the least resources to manage the cancer burden will bear the brunt of the global cancer burden,” said Dr Freddie Bray, head of cancer surveillance. IARC’s branches.

“Despite advances in the early detection of cancer and the treatment and care of cancer patients, cancer treatment outcomes vary significantly not only between high- and low-income regions of the world, but also within countries where people live “It shouldn’t determine whether they survive or not. Existing tools can enable governments to prioritize cancer care and ensure everyone has access to affordable, quality services. This is not just a question of resources but also a question of political will. ” UICC (Union for International Cancer Control).