Cancer cases could surge 67% worldwide by 2050

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Cancer is becoming an even larger global health threat, with nearly 21 million people diagnosed and 9.8 million dying from the disease in 2024. New estimates suggest about 1 in 5 people worldwide will develop cancer during their lifetime, while cases could climb by 67% to 34 million by 2050 simply because populations are growing and aging.

Source: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2 ... 170142.htm
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