2024-02-02 00:06:54
It is no mystery that cancer occupies the first places in causes of death. However, the World Health Organization (WHO)announced that by 2050, the number of cases in the world will have increased by 70%, compared to 2022.
Through a document prepared by the International Agency for Cancer Researchpredicts that due to population growth and aging, the increase in cancer could respond to 35 million cases.
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Cancer will increase by 77% by 2050
The global prognosis for cancer is alarming, since cases of this disease are expected to increase by 77% by 2050, exceeding 35 million new diagnoses.
This significant increase is attributed to population aging, demographic growth and changes in risk factors, such as tobacco, alcohol and obesity. Furthermore, air pollution continues to be a major health risk factor.
Uneven impact in different regions
Countries with a high Human Development Index (HDI) will experience the largest increase in absolute cases, with an estimated 4.8 million new cases in 2050 compared to 2022 figures. However, the proportional growth in incidence It will be more pronounced in nations with a medium (99% higher) and low (142% higher) HDI. Likewise, cancer mortality in these countries is expected to double by 2050.
These trends will exacerbate inequalities in cancer care, underscoring the need for equitable access to quality services around the world.
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A global call to action
Despite advances in early detection and treatment of cancer, significant disparities in cancer care persist. Geographic location should not be a determining factor in access to effective treatments. Experts point out that, in addition to resources, political will is needed to ensure equitable cancer care.
Access to affordable services and quality should be a government priority, and the tools exist to make it happen.
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